Jekabson, Erik
Jekab’s Music, 2014, CD
Instrument: Trumpet
Issue: 20.4
Jazz Ruler Type: Bebop
Performance: 4
Sound: 3
Score:
O’s Notes: We touted Erik as one of a select group of young musicians breathing new life into jazz with his release of Anti-Mass. He continues along those lines with Live at The Hillside Club (Berkeley, CA – October 2011). His band is playing together for the first time and performing six new originals! The spontaneity creates a dynamic vibe that excited the audience. Jekabson plays trumpet with Grant Levin (p), John Wiitala (b) and Smith Dobson (d). Bandleader John Santos (perc) serves as the cohesive element in the mix. The program is mostly relaxed tempo, soothing tunes that bring the listener into the fold with energetic, fresh covers of “Rhythm-a-ning” and “Pent-up House” driving the heart rate!
Publicist: Erik Jekabson