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The Cole Broderick Quartet: Zone
by Ken Hohman
After composing thematic concepts albums like the critically acclaimed Seasons Of Saratoga, composer and pianist Cole Broderick's latest effort, Zone, is an unabashed commercial release. With electric bass, electric keyboard and often a rock backbeat from his two drummers, Broderick's new mix of fusion, rhythm and blues and contemporary soul aims for accessibility. But what would end up as an embarrassing diversion for a lesser artist results in a quite tuneful album from this gifted composer.
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