Tom Artin

Tom Artin: I've Heard That Song Before

by Mike Neely
September 1, 2001

I’ve Heard That Song Before presents trombonist Tom Artin’s quartet playing a long set of traditional standards. These guys play comfortably together in supportive manner that suggests they’ve a long history playing together.

The third track, “I’m in the Mood for Love" exhibits Artin’s and pianist John Colianni’s contrasting solo styles. Artin typically plays carefully constructed solos from the lower end of the trombone range while Colianni plays in a bright often busy piano style that moves quickly and lightly. ...