Gerstin, Julian
Zabap Music, 2018, CD
Instrument: Drums
Issue: 25.1
Jazz Ruler Type: Bebop
Performance: 4
Sound: 4
Score:
O’s Notes: Gerstin follows up on“The One That Makes You Happy“(4/3) with“The Old City, another release featuring his sextet. Anna Patton (cl), Don Anderson (t), Eugene Uman (p), Wes Brown (b), Ben James (d) and Julian Gerstin (perc) are the prime six members. Jon Weeks (t-sax), John Wheeler (tb) and Carl Clements (fl) add additional seasoning! They focus on the music of the Caribbean, Cuba, Brazil, Columbia and Martinique, all evolving music composed by Gerstin. “Cumbria sin cambia”, “Que Guado ES mi compay” and the title track are among the best in this festive set.
Publicist: Jazz Promo Services