Stanco's Time

The trumpet extraordinaire Anthony Stanco is joined by an esteemed cast for these 12 lively tracks that embrace blues, bebop and various progressive ideas of modern jazz.

"Showtime" starts with Xavier Davis' fluid keys that are complemented by Stanco's bright trumpet for an infectious energy, and the title track follows with Joe Farnsworth's lively drums that suit the well timed brass and timeless jazz appeal.

Deeper into the listen, "Josie Rosie" showcases Randy Napoleon's inimitable guitar playing that helps cultivate a melodic climate, while "Worth The Time" recruits Walter Blanding's tenor sax acrobatics for an animated and rich album highlight.

Landing near the end, "Minor Time" benefits much from the dynamic rhythm section as Stanco's intricate trumpet shines, and "Now's The Time" exits with another appearance from Blanding's sax and the detailed interaction between the esteemed players.

Stanco's influences from Rodney Whitaker, Dizzy Gillespie and Miles Davis, to name a few, are never far from the surface, as he turns in a striking and memorable display of contemporary jazz.