Jazz Articles about Carl Saunders

Carl Saunders: Eclecticism

by Jack Bowers
April 1, 2001

There is one unequivocal reason to acquire this album, and it can be summarized in two words: Carl Saunders. If you’ve not yet heard this unsung master of the trumpet / flugelhorn, it’s time you did. And if you’ve already been introduced I needn’t say more, as no doubt the decision has already been made to lay your hands on a copy of his second album, Eclecticism. While I can’t honestly say that I was inflamed by the decision to ...

Carl Saunders: Eclecticism

by Craig Jolley
March 1, 2001

The word on Los Angeles trumpet ace Carl Saunders: he can play can play “anything". His trumpet style is inspired by equal measures of Miles (relaxed, economical, no vibrato) and Dizzy (lean, hungry, and piercing). He is at ease in all registers. His high notes are dead center, not just special-effects squeaks. Diversity is the key to this CD, each cut presenting a different side of Saunders' musicianship.

Bob Florence's flagwaver “Fascinatin' Rhythm" kicks it off with Saunders all over ...