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Ben Thomas: The Mystagogue
ByThomas reserves his instrument for reinforcing the melody and embarking on solo flight, while Caviani mostly handles the changes and provides the harmony for the group. Despite the ever-changing fifth player, Thomas's group displays overall coherence and imagination. Be advised that the disc is nothing revolutionary... the overall feel of The Mystagogue reminds one of '60s hard bop. Fortunately, the rhythm section enlivens things quite a bit with off-kilter swinging support (and the occasional Latin groove).
Track Listing
The Mystagogue; Whatever Stupid; Still Livin' With Mama; Melody For Mr. Mike; Bridge at White Creek; Tomorrow Night; Dragonfly; Loochy; Dorothy's Green Slippers; Dragonfly (Reprise).
Personnel
Ben Thomas (US)
bandoneonBen Thomas, vibes; Laura Caviani, piano; Clipper Anderson, bass; John Bishop, drums; Eric Likkel, clarinet; Rick Mandyck, tenor saxophone; Mark Piszczek: soprano saxophone.
Album information
Title: The Mystagogue | Year Released: 2001 | Record Label: Origin Records
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