Jazz
Recorded at Power Station, New York, New York on December 7 & 8, 1994
Dave Douglas (trumpet); Chris Speed (tenor saxophone, clarinet); Josh Roseman (trombone); Marty Ehrlich (bass clarinet); Uri Caine (piano); James Genus (bass); Joey Baron (drums)
Down Beat (3/96, pp.46-47) - 4 Stars - Very Good - "...IN OUR LIFETIME aims to rescue the music of trumpeter Booker Little from decades of neglect and bring it into the '90s. Composed of pieces written (or inspired) by Little, the CD emphasizes Douglas' skills as composer and arranger while working with a sextet or a septet..."
Jazziz (12/95, pp.101-102) - "...Douglas' originals, which are episodic and avant-garde (but not afraid to swing), expertly mix together improvisation with composition and are consistently colorful. His flexible band...is able to switch grooves quickly and interpret the frequently dramatic music with sensitivity and wit....highly recommended..."
New York Times (1/6/96, p.C16) - Included on Peter Watrous' list of the Top 10 Albums of '95 - "...The music is full of textural, instrumental and rhythmic change-ups, all setting off the leader's virtuosic improvising." |
