Back At The Velvet Loung

Trumpeter Malachi Thompson applies his freebop approach (a melding of free jazz and bebop) to brass big band again for Blue Jazz, the third CD from the four trumpet, four trombone with rhythm section group. Thompson has created another grand statement on the meaning, purpose and beauty of American jazz. Epic effort. - Chicago Tribune from the review of the last Africa Brass CD, Buddy Bolden's Rag (DMK #481). Gary Bartz on alto sax and Billy Harper on tenor sax have a strong presence throughout while vocalists Dee Alexander and The Big DooWopper, and Gene Daddy G Barge on tenor sax guest, add their special touches.