There's just something about the lines in Louis Smith's tunes that really knocks me out, as well as tickles me in a way. They're densely packed with bebop information, with a sort of literal-mindedness about the way the phrases proceed. Unrelenting, yet joyful. Very hip, but also with a certain naiveté in them. I love them!
credits
from Unsung Heroes,
released October 12, 2010
Composer: Louis Smith (Unart EMI Catalog Inc BMI)
Musicians:
Brian Lynch - trumpet, flugelhorn
Vincent Herring - alto sax
Alex Hoffman - tenor sax
Rob Schneiderman - piano
David Wong - bass
Pete Van Nostrand - drums
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