Garrett, Kenny

Warner, 2003CD
Instrument: Saxophone


Issue: 9.2

Jazz Ruler Type: Fusion
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Performance: 5
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Sound: 4+
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O’s Notes: Kenny continues to push the envelope with 8 new compositions plus the opener, a new arrangement of Cole Porter’s “What Is This Thing Called Love”. Whenever Kenny is playing sparks are sure to fly with upbeat, high-energy beats. He slows down the pace a little for “Native Tongue” where his saxophone melody approaches the smooth nature of a ballad. He quickly returns to upbeat bop on “Chief Blackwater” followed by “Doc Tone’s Short Speech” which has a hint of calypso. Our favorite is “Gendai” with it’s rousing spirit. Garrett is in his zone and he commands a presence throughout the set.


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