An excellent altoist and soprano-saxophonist, Brandon Fields mostly plays commercial music on this set. On "Studio CafT Blues," he shows what he can do in a creative jazz context, but otherwise the music is rather mundane, with long melody statements, unimaginative rhythms, and a great deal of safe playing; this version of John Coltrane's "Equinox" is a misfire. Although there are some moments of interest (Fields does attractive tones on his instruments, and the musicianship of the players i...   [ read more ]

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One of the greatest cultural blessings of the past century is the legacy of the popular song. No matter the passage of time or circumstance, the first few notes of a treasured standard has the power to set the heart soaring and the mind reflecting. An artist and musician whose personal resume is as stylistically expansive as his personal collection of influences, saxophonist Brandon Fields has, since the mid-1980s, built an impressive jazz discography upon an exciting blend of colorful originals and art...   [ read more ]

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CD $9.48