12 Jul
Rush Hour by Jerry Grant
- Written by Lee Prosser
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The compositions on RUSH HOUR are imaginative and filled with many harmonic surprises. This is contemporary jazz orchestra at its best. The CD collection has 10 songs. Among them are found "Freedom Dance," "Angel City," "Rush Hour," "Echoes of the Wind," and "El Caribe." Each song is highly expressive and filled to the brim with jazz motifs which entertain, and make for enjoyable listening. "On the Boulevard" is but one of many intricate jazz songs in this exciting collection! For those who like contemporary jazz orchestra performances, or for those new to this format, RUSH HOUR is full of topnotch musicians giving standout performances that invigorate. RUSH HOUR is full of dramatic jazz images, and these images will surprise the jazz listening audience. Excellent.
Additional Info
- Artist / Group Name: Jerry Grant
- CD Title: Rush Hour
- Genre: Contemporary Jazz / Modern
- Year Released: 2001
- Record Label: JJG Music
- Musicians: Jerry Grant, composer, conductor, sequencer programming & performance, India Flute. Phil Feather, alto saxophone, flute, piccolo, English horn. Alan Kaplan, trombone. Alan Steinberger, keyboards. Various guest artists.
- Label Website: http://www.nujazzalternative.com
- Rating: Four Stars
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