Today has
been a different kind of day, with a good deal less time in
it, so I'm posting later, and I'll be brief. More on the issues
tomorrow, but today I think I'll just yammer about an album and be done.
Greg
Osby is one of the leading contemporary jazz composers and
soloists. As far as I can tell, each of his albums is well thought out
and unique, a project in its own right rather than simply a collection
of compositions and sols. In light of my recent Louis Armstrong tear,
I've been finding myself drawn to one Osby album in particular, his St. Louis Shoes,
a collection of originals and others' compositions inspired by the
musical history of Osby's home time. It also recalls the music of
Armstrong and his early collaborators. At the same times, Osby's
tunes, especially the first track, are often dark and haunting. And
the soloing from this excellent band, which includes trumpeter Nicholas
Payton, is first rate.
I wish I had more in me today, but I don't. Be back tomorrow.
Greg
