Laidler, Brent
Brent Laidler, 2022, CD
Instrument: Guitar
Issue: 28.2
Jazz Ruler Type: Ballads, Blues
Performance: 3
Sound: 3
Score: 72
O’s Notes: Composer, guitarist Brent Laidler assembles a sextet with Mark Buselli (t), Ned Boyd (sax, fl), Jamie Newman (organ), Scott Parera (b) and Richard “Sleepy” Floyd (d) for Wouldn’t Be Here Without You. Coming on the heels of a couple of significant personal losses, Brent reflects on many of the influential people in his life. The last five (of ten) songs dedicated to fellow musicians, teachers, friends, family and all of his appreciative listeners.
Publicist: Mouthpiece Music