Zzaj Productions Alexander Mccabe – QUIZ By Rotcod Zzaj

If it’s your jazz quotient you want tested, Alexander & his pals take it to the limit, no doubt. I first reviewed his great alto saxophone work way back in issue # 75, and I’m even more enthused about this splendid 7-track CD.. he’s joined by Uri Caine on piano, bassist Ugonna Ukegwo and drummers Greg Hutchinson & Rudy Royston. To get a true feel for how they perform together, watch this vid of “Lonnegan“… isn’t that some of the tightest quartet work you’ve heard this year? I just loved this one, through and through… super energy and high talent make it a winner from the opening note to the final chord. You can do an audio sample thing for one of my favorite tracks, “Good Morning, Heartache“, or listen to what I consider to be the best track on the album, “How Little We Know“, but no matter which tune you sample, you’ll certainly agree when I declare this to be MOST HIGHLY RECOMMENDED (particularly for listeners who want great variety in the playing styles), with an “EQ” (energy quotient) rating of 4.98. Get more information at www.amccabemusic.com – & be sure to keep your ears on this gent – he will be with us for a long time to come!

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