DNA
Dash Hoffman, 2024, CD
Instrument: Instrumental
Issue: 31.1
Jazz Ruler Type: Ballads, Blues
Performance: 3
Sound: 4
Score: 77
O’s Notes: DNA is the Mon David (vocals), Josh Nelson (keyboards) Agreement. On Continuum, they expand beyond the original duo to a trio including guitarist Larry Koonse on 4 of the 11 selections. These are heartfelt, well-articulated vocal tracks with improvisational scatting, and instrumental mirroring of the effects as best heard on “Four”. The are two originals in the sea of classics, notably “Murky” a dedicated to Mark Murphy.
Publicist: Mouthpiece Music
