"This self-produced disc by Seán Kennedy is an impressive collection of compositions that feature some solid players from the Philadelphia area. Kennedy composed all the songs and they present a well rounded musician who not only has command of the [+]"This self-produced disc by Seán Kennedy is an impressive collection of compositions that feature some solid players from the Philadelphia area. Kennedy composed all the songs and they present a well rounded musician who not only has command of the drums but has a thorough understanding of melody and style.
The first track is a funky blues piece 'Boogaloo Sub' that features some fine saxophone work by Gary Zimmaro on Alto, and Erin Stroup on tenor.
Larry McKenna on tenor makes 'Aidan's Midnight Ride' a soul-full and swinging track that is personally one of my favorites. McKenna's treatment of the melody is flawless, and it travels well flowing right over the rhythm section's solid groove. When McKenna delivers the solo you are drawn into song and from that point on it owns you. Jim Sullivan keeps you swinging throughout the piece. Overall a solid composition executed by a group of players who are very tight.
'Ashley and Juliet' another one of Kennedy's tribute-titled songs is sweet and simple. The simplicity allowing Kennedy to showcase yet another solid tenor player, Ed Mount. Mount is another player who treats the composition with the sensitivity that Kennedy had in mind when he wrote it.
'Jim's Wall' catches you by surprise after 'Ashley and Juliet'. The piece is a Brazilian beat swing piece that takes off with power right out of the first bar and keeps you moving the entire time. All three of the sax players come together to make this excellent composition a powerful piece.
'What Would Ed Do?' again features Zimmaro on alto and Stroup on Tenor. This piece is another example of Kennedy's good sense of melody and demonstrates that this group can swing. You are off and swinging again with this cut.
Kennedy shifts gears on 'Exit 29'. Here he delivers a modal treatment of a haunting melody. Zimmaro takes up the flute and Stroup the soprano sax for this cut. Visions of Coltrane dance in your head. Stroup opens it up for Zimmaro and Zimmaro takes it to another level, grooving through the solo with selected notes and perfect timing.
Kennedy follows 'Exit 29' with another flute and soprano song, 'Maddie n' Chee Chee'. This number is has an almost Cuban beat inspired groove to it. Zimmaro is again the man who delivers the goods on this com
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