John Goldman

John Goldman: In Walked Pierre

by Stephen Latessa
August 19, 2005

In Walked Pierre is the new disc from Portland, Oregon-born, Chicago-based saxophone and flautist John Goldman. Featuring an assortment of original compositions and choice, individualistic covers, the new disc is smooth, assured, and eclectic.

The opening title track, a Goldman original, is a soothing, loping number that features Pierre Walker contributing wordless vocals, often in unison with Goldman's horn, until the leader takes off with a crisp, conversational alto solo. The track clocks in at a little over ...