Chris McGregor & the Brotherhood of Breath - Country Cooking

Pianist Mcgregor has tamed his BOB big band for this recording -- it isn't the fire-breathing monster it has been in past years. It's a more refined musical, lyrical beast, less sloppy and raw, with different personnel and approach. The music reflects South African townships beats, swing, Latin underpinnings, and expansive horn charts that represent the best orchestral jazz offerings of the modern era. Mcgregor also seems more at ease with his role, dishing out more solos and ensemble passages that cue his very able bandmates. Read More