Self, Jim

Basset Hound, 2023, CD
Instrument: Trombone

Issue: 29.1

Jazz Ruler Type: BigBand
O's Jazz Ruler

Performance: 4
Performance Chart

Sound: 3
Sound Chart

Score: 80
Score Chart

O’s Notes: Tuba player, Jim self leads a large, Los Angeles-based ensemble in his latest edition of My America 2 – Destinations. As the title suggests these are hits based on cities, states and areas. The mood is bright and swinging with the blues on “Kansas City”, adding a touch of pop on “I Love LA”, warmth on “Georgia On My Mind” and bouncing on ”King of Route 66”. These are a sampling of the good cheer across a delightful session. We especially enjoyed the concluding barks

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Publicist: Mouthpiece Music