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Sherman Irby & Momentum – Cerulean Canvas – Black Warriors Records

by Audiophile Audition | Sep 5, 2017 | Jazz CD Reviews

Sherman Irby & Momentum – Cerulean Canvas – Black Warriors Records BWR 1006 – 76:20 – ****1/2  <Street Date – 10/20/17> Flat out great…! (Sherman Irby – alto sax; Vincent Gardner – trombone; Eric Reed – piano; Gerald Cannon – bass; Willie Jones III – drums; Elliott Mason – trombone (#3, 4, 5); Wynton Marsalis – trumpet (#8, 10 ) It’s not often when a CD on first listen just reaches out and grabs you. There usually is a track or two where the listening experience weakens a bit. The new CD from Sherman Irby and his band, Momentum, is that rare CD with no flaws or filler. Cerulean Canvas, is Irby’s fifth issue for his label, Black Warriors Records. It honors many of Sherman’s band mates, and it does it with class, soul, and first class presentation. Irby’s present band, Momentum, is made up of trombonist, Vincent Gardner, pianist Eric Reed, bassist Gerald Cannon, and drummer, Willie Jones III. Irby is the lead alto saxophonist for the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra. Its leader, Wynton Marsallis, plays on two tracks. Guest trombonist, Elliott Mason, is also from JLCO, as is Gardner. Eric Reed also spent time with Marsalis. Bassist Cannon seems […]