Throughout all of the proceedings, there is Jack DeJohnette. Whether holding together the delicate "Only The Lonely" (with just brushes and hi-hat) or applying extra jazz-torque to the more angular moments ("Oleo" again comes to mind), or implying the structure during the bass solos, DeJohnette manages to perfectly split the bill between support and protagonist (Or is that, "antagonist"?!).
My Foolish Heart allows the band to let their hair down a bit and have some fun on the jaunty trio of "Ain't Misbehavin'," "Honeysuckle Rose," and "You Took Advantage of Me." I'm not sure I've ever heard these guys having so much fun. It would make Fats Waller proud.
The idea of music as comfort food might seem like an unnecessary stretch, but when groups such as this are so consistently good, it feels like the superlative jar is becoming empty. Take it from my ears, they always deliver.
Article comments
1 - Pico
"Take it from my ears, they always deliver."
...and so did you.
The record is just as you described it. Nice job.
2 - Tom Johnson
Wow, that really whets the appetite, Mark.
3 - Eric Monse
The best music you seem to never tire of. Cheers.