Most of
Anthony Wilson
's recordings to date tend to put the focus on his writing, so this workout by the guitarist in a trio is a welcome change of pace.
Wilson
has a melodic and boppish style with an attractive tone. He interacts with two fellow citizens of Los Angeles: organist
Joe Bagg
and drummer
Mark Feber
.
contributes three originals and also plays songs by
Bagg
,
Kenny Burrell
the Beatles
Frank Loesser
, and
Duke Ellington
(
"Prelude to a Kiss"
). Overall this is a fine straight-ahead
jazz
date by an underrated but talented guitarist. ~ Scott Yanow