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Mike Kennedy Quartet: Idle Afternoon
ByPianist Mike Frank also stands out here, providing tasteful comping on the title track as well as "Gilded Garden. Frank gets the chance to step into spotlight on "Territory and "Walk In The Park, and he takes full advantage by providing some forceful solo work. Frank's supportive playing throughout the release enables Kennedy to take flight, and the interplay between the two is one of the highlights of this release.
The rhythm section also features bassist Paul Gehman and drummer Dan Monaghan, and they do an admirable job of keeping the music flowing. Monaghanwho was also on board on Kennedy's 2002 debut release, Quartet #1seems to possess the same the sensibilities as the leader. Subtly propelling the music when needed, or coloring the tunes with his understated playing, he proves to be a perfect complement to the others.
Idle Afternoon is an excellent foray in mainstream jazz guitar. One often expects a certain freshness in a recording of all-original music, but one does not always expect the well crafted, harmonically rich music found here. Listeners who enjoy this genre will find much to savor on this recording.
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Track Listing
I'll Take Two; Walk In The Park; Idle Afternoon; Gilded Garden; Territory; News To Me; Pale Flying Feet; Days End.
Personnel
Mike Kennedy
guitarMike Kennedy: guitar; Mike Frank: piano; Paul Gehman: bass; Dan Monaghan: drums.
Album information
Title: Idle Afternoon | Year Released: 2006 | Record Label: Self Produced