The Alchemist

Scott Reeves plays the more unorthodox alto valve trombone, alto flugelhorn and adds electronics to his post bop team of Russ Spiegel/g, Mike Holober/p, Howard Britz/b and Andy Watson/dr. Except for the rocking version of "All Or Nothing At All" the tunes are from the leader's pen, with the horns and pulse creating tones similar to Herbie Hancock's classic Speak Like A Child, evidenced in the chamber mood of "New Bamboo" and assertive title track. Soft brass, guitar and piano meld on "Remembrances" and the team digs in on "Shapeshifter". Soft brass.