Allen, Mike
Cellar Live, 2023, CD
Instrument: Saxophone
Issue: 29.2
Jazz Ruler Type: Bebop
Performance: 4
Sound: 3
Score: 75
O’s Notes: Saxophonist Mike Allen forms a cordless trio with bassist John Lee and drummer Carl Allen for To A Star, a combination of studio and live recordings at Frankie’s Jazz Club in Vancouver. This is a swinging collection with many very good songs including spirited solos. “Hot Stuff”, “What Is This Thing Called Love”, Tabasco Burn”, “One-Up-Man-Ship” and the cool take of “Stars Fell On Alabama” are some of the bests.
Publicist: Lisa Reedy Promotions