Oblivity

The D.C. guitarist Shawn Purcell is surrounded by some excellent players for these 10 originals that embrace fusion, post-bop and balladry.

The quick and dynamic title track starts the record with Walt Weiskopf's animated tenor sax amid Jeff Reed's swift bass, and "Quiet The Chaos" follows with a softer approach, as Chris Ziemba's graceful keys are met with Purcell's skilled guitar synth and wordless vocals from Darden Purcell.

"Gentle Giant" occupies the middle spot and offers an intimate moment via the warm guitar and soft piano, while "Lazy Day Reverie" makes great use of Ben Patterson's lively trombone and Steve Fidyk's frisky drumming.

"Move The Needle" and "Flow" exit the listen. The former bops and shakes with an infectious energy, and the latter blends jazz and rock into a busy yet meticulous finish.

An artistic, diverse and sonically intriguing body of work, Purcell's version of jazz never disappoints, and that trend continues here.