Glasper, Robert
Loma Vista Recordings, 2024, CD
Instrument: Piano
Issue: 30.4
Jazz Ruler Type: R&B+Jazz
Performance: 4
Sound: 3
Score: 78
O’s Notes: Robert Glasper is a laudable, keyboardist, producer of contemporary jazz laced with tight urban grooves. He collaborates with a wealth of talent on In December, his first release celebrating the Holiday season. Cynthia Erivo is featured on a medley “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen/Carol Of The Bells”. PJ Morton and Sevyn Streeter “Make It Home”, Tarriona Tank Ball sings “Memories With Mama”, and Alex Isley sings a fresh arrangement of “Joy To The World”. We also enjoyed Doobie Powell on “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas” and Andra Day singing “December” on this warm, urban take of Christmas!
Publicist: Concord
