Dreams Untold by Colin Stranahan

25 Apr

Written by Richard Bourcier
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Perhaps Denver, Colorado is not a hotbed of jazz but things may soon change. Dreams Untold is a debut recording by a great little band with roots planted firmly within the land of bebop.

It’s a young and polished outfit led by seventeen year old drummer Colin Stranahan. An admirer of Roy Haynes and Elvin Jones, Stranahan also keeps an eye on what other young percussion players are doing. In spite of his youth, the leader is already an outstanding jazz performer.

The other members of the quintet are not old men either. Warren and Bailey are age 19. When the quintet clicks into high gear, it sounds like a veteran crew. Consider too, that the compositions are all by Colin Stranahan and Jeff Jenkins with the exception of Coltrane’s 26-2 and the group has a lot to be proud of. Dreams Untold has everything going for it. It’s a debut CD that really deserves your attention.

Additional Info

Artist / Group Name: Colin Stranahan
CD Title: Dreams Untold
Genre: BeBop / Hard Bop
Year Released: 2004
Record Label: Capri Records
Tracks: 26-2; Romaine’s Groove; As If The Dream Were Untold; The Arrival; Not Yesterday, Not Today, Not Tomorrow; Now I’m Up.
Musicians: Colin Stranahan (drums, leader); Kenny Warren (trumpet); Mike Bailey (tenor sax); Jeff Jenkins (piano); Ken Walker (bass). Special guests: Jim Stranahan (soprano sax); Ron Miles (trumpet) on tracks 3 and 5.
Label Website: http://www.caprirecords.com
Rating: Four Stars