Musicians: Chip Shelton (c-vertical, alto and bass flutes), Ryo Kawasaki (guitar), Onaje Allan Gumbs (piano), Tom McKenzie (bass), Greg Bufford (drums), Guilherme Franco (percussion), Daoud David Williams (percussion), Everald Brown (conga), George Grey (drums), Mike Parr (vocals), Donald Smith (piano/vocals)
Review: Chip Shelton is a master on and of the flute. What a remarkable and creative individual he is with the flute. In a crazy world where people have an inner itch to give some artist "star ratings" when all that is truly necessary is to honestly say this is the way it is in words, Chip Shelton must have a star rating of 100 stars after his work! Shelton like most jazz creators are beyond the need for stars in their crowns because they have their music and their instruments! "3 Flutes Up" is a great CD, one where the performer gives full range and credit to the flute in all of its magical approaches!
There are 15 selections on this CD, and each is memorable. Nat Adderley's "Work Song" is included, along with Yusef Lateef's "Live Humble," and the enduring "Swinging Shepherd Blues." Chip Shelton performs on c-vertical, alto and bass flutes, Ryo Kawasaki on guitar, Onaje Allan Gumbs on piano, Tom McKenzie on bass, Greg Bufford on drums, Guilherme Franco on percussion, Daoud David Williams on percussion, Everald Brown on conga, George Grey on drums, Mike Parr on vocals, and pianist Donald Smith who also does the vocal on "Live Humble." Chip Shelton also performs some of his own compositions. Shelton is a remarkable performer and master of the flute.
This CD would make a fine gift for a friend and to have in the home library. The selection, "Transition," written by John Coltrane is another pleasant surprise, among many, on this excellent jazz CD. 100 stars!
Tracks: 15 selections including Nat Adderley's "Work Song", Yusef Lateef's "Live Humble," and "Swinging Shepherd Blues."
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