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Doug MacDonald: Overtones
ByThree of MacDonald's front-linersalto saxophonist Kim Richmond, tenor saxophonist Rickey Woodard, trombonist Ira Nepus)have impressive resumes which span decades, as does the splendid rhythm sectionpianist Bill Cunliffe, bassist Chuck Berghofer, drummer Roy McCurdy). Even the group's relative "youngster," trumpeter Aaron Janik, has performed with an array of well-known jazz and pop artists including Earth, Wind & Fire, Lady Gaga, Snoop Dogg, Chaka Kahn, the Yellowjackets, Robin Eubanks, Bob Mintzer, Tom Scott, Bill Holman, Johnny Mandel & Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band, to name a few.
As their c.v.'s speak for themselves, so do their solos, which are models of taste and consistency that never miss the mark. MacDonald's eloquent guitar is showcased on "Lover Man," Woodard's full-bodied tenor sax (with MacDonald and Cunliffe) on the free and easy finale, the leader's "Rickey Speaking." Cunliffe plays acoustic piano on seven numbers, electric piano on the light-hearted "Bossa for PK," Hammond B3 organ on the bluesy "Over #21." Rounding out the engaging program are MacDonald's "Night by Night," "Blues by Eight," "Hortense" and "Ground Up."
No, there is nothing new here apart from the personnel, framework of songs, their chord changes and enticing character. This is simply forty-five minutes of invariably charming music, played with spirit and enthusiasm by eight notably talented musicians whose sole aim is to please.
Track Listing
Night by Night; Bossa for PK; Blues by Eight; Hortense; Lover Man; Over #21; Ground Up; Rickey Speaking.
Personnel
Doug MacDonald
guitarAaron Janik
trumpetKim Richmond
saxophoneRickey Woodard
saxophoneIra Nepus
tromboneBill Cunliffe
pianoChuck Berghofer
bass, acousticRoy McCurdy
drumsAlbum information
Title: Overtones | Year Released: 2023 | Record Label: Self Produced
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Kim Richmond
Rickey Woodard
Ira Nepus
Bill Cunliffe
Chuck Berghofer
Roy McCurdy
Aaron Janik
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bob mintzer
Tom Scott
Bill Holman
Johnny Mandel
Gordon Goodwin