Jazz Articles about Jacob Allen Deaton

Jacob Deaton: Tribulation

by Hrayr Attarian
March 13, 2012

Jacob Deaton, virtuoso guitarist and Atlanta native, has assembled an energetic quintet for his debut, Tribulations. The five gig together regularly in and around their hometown, building the strong camaraderie they exhibit here, yet each has his own, unique voice. This makes the group sound like a dynamic entity in its own right, not merely the sum of specific efforts. It helps that Deaton's originals are constructed to allow for maximal individual expression.Saxophonist Akeem Marable's Jackie McLean-inspired alto, ...