J.D. Chaisson

Reid Hoyson Project Featuring Don DePaolis and Mark Lucas: Natural Gifts

by Nicholas F. Mondello
April 8, 2020

Natural Gifts, from Pittsburgh-based drummer/producer Reid Hoyson, offers eleven selections that deliver a very enjoyable jazz experience. The performers all emanate from Pittsburgh and the entire group shines. Like the Three-Rivers City, the session melds fine compositions, soloing and ensemble interplay. “Bottom Without a Top" launches the session with a Latin-grooved head before it opens up into a swinging section with fire-breathing solos from Jeff Bush, Erik Lawrence and J.D. Chaisson. “Dinner at the Borgia's" is, as ...