Neil Adler - Emi's Song - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Emi's Song , by Neil Adler and it's an interesting mix or Latin, jazz, blues and rock. Opening with Latin flavored title track, Emi's Song , Neil Adler on piano and chromatic harmonica leads the way on this beautiful composition. With Jeff Buenz soloing with powerful phrasing on 6 string bass, Akira Tana on drums and Carlitos Medrano on congas, this is a solid opener. Oliver Nelson's swinging shuffle, Yearnin' , really sounds great with Adler paired on piano and harmonica and Buenz stepping up big time with a tight bass solo giving the release real depth. One of my favorite tracks on the release is Jimmy Rowles' The Peacocks , featuring really beautiful melodic phrasing by Adler on harmonica over piano, bass and drums. Walter Gross' Tenderly , with it's lush melody is nicely articulated by Adler on harmonica over piano. The tune will likely be recognizable by everyone and Adler's feel is...