Hand, Peter
Savant, 2024, CD
Instrument: Guitar
Issue: 30.2
Jazz Ruler Type: BigBand
Performance: 4
Sound: 3
Score: 77
O’s Notes: Guitarist, arranger, producer and band leader Peter Hand assembles an all-star cast for Blue Topaz. He showcases his prowess while engaging the band in many meaningful moments! We liked “Pedro’s Samba” featuring trumpeter Eddie Allen, and “One For My Baby” featuring bassist Harvie S and guest artist, Houston Person on sax. Pianists James Weidman and David Janeway, drummer Steve Johns, and Don Braden (sax, fl) also appear. Other highlights are “Rosalyn”, and “Little Sunflower” featuring Braden.
Publicist: Mixed Media Promo