Last night, Bruford/Towner/Gomez - "If Summer Had It’s Ghosts"...
Not sure this is conventional "jazz" but it contains very enjoyable compositions and great ensemble playing. Some do not consider Bruford the (technical) peer of greats like Colaiuta or Gadd. I certainly wouldn’t know, am no expert on drummers, though Buddy Rich commented "He’s got good hands" (or words to that effect). Always a fan of Ralph Towner’s guitar work and nothing changes that here though I’m surprised by his skill as a pianist on this album (who knew!). Also much taken with Eddie Gomez’s bass work. I give Bruford high marks as a composer. He’s the primary composer on most tracks of ISHIG (see Discogs). Still early in my acquaintance with this recording though it seems like it will bear repeated listening. The compositions are nicely complex but accessible. A "must buy".
Link to the All Music Guide review. Very much in agreement with it.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/if-summer-had-its-ghosts-mw0000596219
Title track:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPvcm4mCrtw
Not sure this is conventional "jazz" but it contains very enjoyable compositions and great ensemble playing. Some do not consider Bruford the (technical) peer of greats like Colaiuta or Gadd. I certainly wouldn’t know, am no expert on drummers, though Buddy Rich commented "He’s got good hands" (or words to that effect). Always a fan of Ralph Towner’s guitar work and nothing changes that here though I’m surprised by his skill as a pianist on this album (who knew!). Also much taken with Eddie Gomez’s bass work. I give Bruford high marks as a composer. He’s the primary composer on most tracks of ISHIG (see Discogs). Still early in my acquaintance with this recording though it seems like it will bear repeated listening. The compositions are nicely complex but accessible. A "must buy".
Link to the All Music Guide review. Very much in agreement with it.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/if-summer-had-its-ghosts-mw0000596219
Title track:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPvcm4mCrtw