E-Bop

by Eric Reed

Overview

Since arriving on the jazz scene in the early '90s, Eric Reed has grown into one of the more impressive pianists and composers of his generation. Working with several Young Lions during this 2000 studio recording, including trumpeter Marcus Printup, tenor saxophonist Walter Blanding, Jr., bassist Rodney Whitaker, and drummer Rodney Green, Reed devotes most of the recording to his potent originals, highlighted by the soulful "Ain't Nothing Wrong with That," two lively hard bop vehicles ("E-Bop" and the well-named "Roller Coaster"), and the graceful ballad "Little Girls." Reed is featured with the rhythm section in a jagged interpretation of Elmo Hope's "La Berthe," while he is unaccompanied for his playful romp through a medley of Thelonious Monk's "Evidence" and "Think of One," showing off a bit of stride and some wild improvising. Highly recommended. ~ Ken Dryden

Product Details

Release Date:	07/08/2003
Label:	Savant Records (Jazz) / Savant
UPC:	0633842205120
Rank:	130136

Tracks

1. Ain't Nothing Wrong with That
2. Bouncin' with Boo Boo
3. E-Bop
4. Little Girls
5. Grew-vy
6. Ornate
7. La Berthe
8. Perugian Rain
9. Roller Coaster
10. Evidence/Think of One

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Eric Reed   Primary Artist
Walter Blanding   Sax (Tenor)
Rodney Green   Drums
Rodney Whitaker   Bass
Marcus Printup   Trumpet

Technical Credits

Orrin Keepnews   Producer
Carl Posey   Photography
Junko Mayumi   Design
Danny Kopelson   Remixing,Engineer
Thelonious Monk   Composer
Eric Reed   Composer
Elmo Hope   Composer