Christopher McBride - Ramon - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Ramon , from Christopher McBride , and it's really moves. Opening with Lady D , dedicated to McBride's mother, this track features excellent trumpet lead by JS Williams, Jonathan Edward Thomas on piano and McBride on sax. Backed by Noah Jackson on bass, Cedric Easton on on drums. Excellent opener. Bronx Unchained has a urban syncopation with McBride and Williams working together against the groove yet a sophisticated attack. Thomas' piano work really hits the spot and then in double time Williams' trumpet lead is fleet and McBride's solo intense with an excellent chaser by Easton on drums. Stand Your Ground is a contemplative, 3 part composition. Opening with Jackson setting the scene on bass, the track slowly builds with Williams on trumpet, McBride on sax, Thomas on piano and Easton on drums. In the " Confrontation " segment, Williams and McBride really work it driving the track to an exhila...