Mark Colby

Reflections

82520



MUSIC REVIEW BY Ed Kopp, Jazziz

VIEW THE CD DETAIL PAGE

It's become somewhat rare and refreshing to hear a talented mainstream saxophonist who's not a Coltrane disciple. Veteran Chicago tenor man Mark Colby takes his inspiration from Stan Getz and others from the Lester Young school. On Reflections, an elegant and wide-ranging studio recording, Colby tackles assorted standards and three fine originals.

A graceful player, Colby possesses a silvery tone, virtuoso technique and a canny melodic sense. With sensitive support from pianist Jeremy Kahn, bassist Eric Hochberg and drummer Bob Rummage, the saxophonist offers a breathtaking treatment of Cole Porter's "So in Love," an album highlight. The quartet shows its versatility on the ruminative title track and the aptly named "Caroline's Romp."

Colby's blowing is retro cool with modern intricacies. He challenges himself by playing three tunes backed only by his longtime partners Hochberg and Rummage. Their chemistry and Colby's fluency are palpable on rousing bop numbers "Myth Mary's Blues" and "Like Someone in Love," and on a slow, soulful version of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow." Guitarist Mike Pinto joins the threesome for spiraling takes on Jobim's "Desafinado" and Ornette Coleman's "Blues Connotation." The recording closes with alto-sax legend Phil Woods sitting in for a swinging sextet rendition of his composition "Squires Parlor." Classy and diversified, Reflections satisfies on several levels.








ORIGIN RECORDS

OA2 RECORDS

ORIGIN CLASSICAL

CONTACT US

  • Origin Records
    8649 Island Drive South
    Seattle, WA 98118
    ph: (206) 781-2589
    fx: (206) 374-2618
  • Email / Order Info / Etc
THE ORIGIN MUSIC GROUP • FOUNDED 1997 / SEATTLE, WA • THE MUSIC YOU NEED