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H[igh] Curious

Eugene Ball 4tet. Eugene Ball, trumpet; James Macaulay, trombone; James McLean, drums; Mick Meagher, electric bass
Jazz
Opening Gambit Music
Reviewed by John Clare, February 1st, 2016

What is this? It is one of the most startling jazz records, unified yet diverse, that I have heard for some time. Where to start? Well, it begins with a roaring gravelly charge on trumpet, trombone and electric bass, over a crashing back beat, followed by brilliant, passionate trumpet and trombone solos… A transparent electric… continue reading »