Reed, Eric Scott

Smoke Sessions, 2025, CD
Instrument: Piano

Issue: 31.4

Jazz Ruler Type: Bebop
O's Jazz Ruler

Performance: 4
Performance Chart

Sound: 3
Sound Chart

Score: 76
Score Chart

O’s Notes: Pianist Eric Scott Reed bleeds his soul on Out Late, his interpretation of the New York jazz scene after hours. He leads a stellar quintet with Nicholas Payton (t), Eric Alexander (sax), Peter Washington (b), and Joe Farnsworth (d). The songs are all first takes, capturing a truth that reflects the skill of the unit. There are seven songs in the vinyl length 39 minutes. They swing on “All’umfrs”, “Shadowboxing”, “Delightful Daddy”, and warm our spirits on “Glow”.

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