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Sherman Ferguson's Jazz Union: Welcome to My Vision . . .
by Jack Bowers
One need only glance at Sherman Ferguson’s smiling face on the cover of his long-overdue debut as leader of his own quartet to understand that this is a gentleman who thoroughly enjoys his work. Ferguson’s happiness is evident throughout the session, lending it an aura of good-natured camaraderie that enables his companions to simply loosen their ties and blow. Even without a piano to cue the changes, drummer Ferguson and bassist Trevor Ware are such accurate and persuasive timekeepers that ...
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by AAJ Staff
This recording has a unique make-up, instrumentally speaking, and it works beautifully. There is an other worldly feel to the tunes that give it a etheral sense. Sherman Ferguson conducts a seminar in the art of percussion on this disc, and as leader has his say in matters. His presence is felt throughout and it adds immeasurably to the ensemble's overall message. Trevor Ware is a Bassist that knows his instrument and it certainly pays off in the surrealistic approach ...
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