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John Mattern Quartet: Afrosano
by Jim Santella
Preserving the tradition of straight-ahead jazz through this program of standards and original compositions, John Mattern brings his warm, muscular tenor tone, seamless phrasing and fluid articulation to this cohesive affair. The Northern California saxophonist cites a who's who list of tenor giants as his primary jazz influences. In his interpretations, you can feel the spirit of them all watching over him as he explores the bop tradition with class.
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