Ford, Ricky
Whaling City Sound, 2022, CD
Instrument: Saxophone
Issue: 28.2
Jazz Ruler Type: Bebop
Performance: 4
Sound: 2
Score: 77
O’s Notes: Saxophonist, composer Ricky Ford established himself playing in two famous ensembles, The Duke Ellington Orchestra and Charles Mingus’ Band. The Whaling Sounds of Ricky Ford is focused on the music he played during those associations. Ricky plays many grooves opening with “Ricky’s Bossa”, then calypso beats on “That Red Clay” and “Paris Fringe”, swinging on “Paul’s Scene” for Paul Gonsalves, and adding a taste of romance with “Frustration”. Whaling? Yes, there are lots of notes!
Publicist: Mixed Media Promo