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Bruce Jackson: Just Left of Center
By Track review of "Theme from an Imaginary Western"The song is a calm showcase for tenor saxophonist Mike Mullan, who performs with Jackson and bassist Steve Varner as a pianoless trio. The performance is most effective, with plenty of Miles Davis empty space surrounding the three musicians. Mullan is front and center, playing both bluesy and balladic. Varner provides just enough momentum to keep the performance from dragging, generating a universe of harmony, one note at a time. Jackson reveals a deft ability with brushes, adding a plush fodder over which Mullan plays. The durmmer's sense of time is sure and his use of percussion dramatics simpatico with the rest of the trio on this exceptional interpretation.
Personnel
Bruce Jackson
drumsMike Mullan: tenor saxophone; Bob Himmelberger: piano; Steve Varner: acoustic bass; Bruce Jackson: drums.
Album information
Title: Just Left of Center | Year Released: 2017 | Record Label: Self Produced
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