19 April 2008
Paul Carr
Musically Yours
2008, PCJ
This loving tribute to the late Joe Henderson finds Washington, DC saxophonist Paul Carr at the head of a powerhouse band, well suited to the hard-hitting swing and burning themes of Henderson’s uptempo numbers but also subtle enough to bring out the uplifting quality of his slower tunes. Focusing on some of Henderson’s lesser-known compositions, Carr charges ahead with a burly tone, full of honks, squeals and other expressions of exuberance. Terell Stafford flies high with some hot, sassy trumpet solos while Mulgrew Miller chugs, tumbles and riffs on piano. A tireless rhythm tandem of bassist Michael Bowie and drummer Lewis Nash keeps things grooving, while Carr digs in and spreads the joy around. A sprinkling of original and classic tunes in a Hendersonian vein change things up while maintaining the overall vibe. It’s a wonderful record.
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