Eddie Condon called his wonderful autobiography We Called it Music. In a later book: Eddie Condon's Treasury of Jazz he titled a chapter on the more modern styles of his day as They Called it Music.
This album definitely falls into the latter category!
So, rather than take cheap shots at something that's beyond my ken, I'll merely say that Gateshead born Chris Montague is a great guitarist, Jon Scott is one of the more forward looking drummers on the scene and that Rory Simmons blew up a storm with Jamie Cullum at Sage Gateshead the other week and he is equally impressive here - great tone, amazing range - he also produced the album and, on occasion, tinkles the plastics.
Having said all that, check out the press release*. In the meantime, here's a link so you can make up your own mind. Monocled Man? Maybe I'm the Blinkered Man and, although there are some tasty moments, I don't think I could listen to a whole one! Lance
Available Oct. 22 on Whirlwind Records WR4781.
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