Woods, William
Whaling City Sound, 2005, CD
Instrument: Piano
Issue: 11.4
Jazz Ruler Type: R&B+Jazz
Performance: 4
Sound: 3
Score: 
O’s Notes: Dr. Woods (p) plays a bubbly set of smooth jazz tunes that contrast with some darker selections. The catchy riffs are infused with some dazzling piano solos. Denny Jones (g), Chris Kent (b), Glen Caruba (perc) and Raymond Massey (d) give William a lot of support with tight funky rhythms that make the music move. The highlights are the melancholic “Stir The Ashes”, the funky “Quicksand” and “Shadow Boxing”.