Whaling City Sound
This 65-year-old recording features some of the best players in L.A. and it is bright, sharp, and revealing. There’s plenty to marvel at here even if I would have wished for more ballads and fewer Stan Kenton-like brass fanfares.
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I’d have to give the edge to Dave Liebman in terms of innovative creative reach. But Lakecia Benjamin more than holds her own in how she gives re-vitalizing attention to some very important musical roots.
Read MoreThese three area pianists offer up a mini-festival of satisfying keyboard music.
Read MoreDave Liebman’s band, like its adventurous leader, is more than willing to take a deep dive.
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