Newton, Farnell
Positone, 2021, CD
Instrument: Trumpet
Issue: 27.3
Jazz Ruler Type: Bebop
Performance: 4
Sound: 3
Score: 77
O’s Notes: Portland-based trumpeter and composer Farnell Newton made his way to NYC where he teamed up with the Posi-Tone rhythm section including Boris Kozlov (b), Rudy Royston (d, perc) and Art Hirahara (p) to Feel The Love. Several guests artists join the action as Newton presents a convincing stroll into modern jazz. They get funky on “I’ll Catch You” with Newton wailing on the lead line. Other highlights are “Affectionately Roy” featuring Braxton Cook (a-sax), the mellow “A Child Not Yet Born” with Brandon Wright (t-sax), and “Pale” featuring Cook, Michael Dease (tb) & Hirahara.
Publicist: Positone
