Wyatt, Eric
Whaling City Sound, 2021, CD
Instrument: Saxophone
Issue: 27.4
Jazz Ruler Type: Bebop
Performance: 4
Sound: 4
Score: 91
O’s Notes: Tenor saxophonist Eric Wyatt leads the charge with an excellent band that sizzles and pops throughout the session. We enjoyed their cover of “Fragile” featuring vocalist Samara Joy, the funky “Fur Live”, “Contemplation” and Watts’ rousing drum solo on “Of Things To Come Rtk”, a duet with Wyatt. We also enjoyed “One For Hakim” featuring the entire band, a strong showing for trumpeter Theo Croker, Wyatt and the fierce rhythm section: Donald Vega (p), Eric Wheeler (b) and Jeff Watts (d).
Publicist: Mixed Media Promo