Jazz Articles about Paul Serrato

Paul Serrato & Co.: Excursions

by Jerry D'Souza
August 17, 2005

All the music on Paul Serrato's latest excursion is original, except for the Miles Davis tune “Nardis." While the pianist brings in Latin and Brazilian rhythms to add flavour, he navigates mainly in the mainstream and brings along a tidy band to help him along. They get off to a fine start as “Transversal" lights a sparkling path helmed by Reggie Pittman, who plays the trumpet with distinction, exploring and coming up with some strong ideas that go to swell ...