Michael Musillami featuring Thomas Chapin
Groove Teacher

Michael Musillami, guitar/composer Thomas Chapin, flute and alto saxophone Claudio Roditi, trumpet Ralph Moore, tenor saxophone Kent Hewitt, piano Charles "Chip" Jackson, bass Steve Johns, drums 1. Seven Blend 2. The Gift 3. Open Ended 4. Off The Glass 5. Groove Teacher 6. Today The Angels Cry 7. Keko Smile 8. Big Ears And The Blues 9. Peninsula

Reviews:

“Hewitt and Chapin are particularly brilliant on this record, having had ample opportunity to absorb Musillami's concept as a composer and bandleader. But, not to be outdone, newcomer Jackson plays a number of show-stopping solos during the course of the program. There are quite a few unexpected twists in this batch of original compositions, including the reggae groove of the title track and the shifting meter (6/8 to 4/4) of the high-intensity modal piece ‘Today the Angels Cry.’”—All Music Guide

“A credit to his leadership capabilities, this is a creative team effort and the whole they achieve together, enhanced by solo improvs from Musillami and other fronting musicians (especially Chapin, to whom the album is dedicated), provide stimulating listening. This outing is everything you'd expect from such high-caliber musicians.”—JazzTimes

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