Alvey, John
Jazz Music City, 2024, CD
Instrument: Drums
Issue: 30.4
Jazz Ruler Type: Bebop
Performance: 4
Sound: 3
Score: 82
O’s Notes: Nashville based drummer John Alvey makes his debut paying homage to the late Benny Golson. He assembles a fine band with warm horns from Joel Frahm (t-sax), Roland Barber (tb), and Jovan Quallo (a-sax), anchored by bassist Jacobs Jezioro and pianist Matt Endahl. “Terminal 1” and “Blues For D. P.”, dedicated to Ron Carter are prime examples of the fine music on Loft Glow. We also enjoyed “Winslow Nocturne”, a ballad composed by Barber, and “Azure”.
Publicist: Terri Hinte
