Mutual Admiration Society, Vol. 2

by Joe Locke

Overview

The incredible chemistry between vibraphonist Joe Locke and pianist David Hazeltine during their earlier Sharp Nine CD, Mutual Admiration Society, obviously inspired a follow-up record date, though it took a decade for producer Marc Edelman to make it happen, with bassist Essiet Essiet and drummer Billy Drummond returning as well. Both Locke and Hazeltine are superb soloists and sensitive accompanists for one another, while Essiet and Drummond prove why they are both among the first-call players for all kinds of dates. Locke's joyful, driving post-bop vehicle "Pharoah Joy" is a delightful opener that salutes Pharoah Sanders. Hazeltine's engaging "One for Reedy Ree" honors the late Tony Reedus (an in-demand drummer who died far too young), a gliding hard bop chart that Reedus would have enjoyed playing. A third tribute, Hazeltine's "Blues for Buddy," salutes the late pianist/vibraphonist Buddy Montgomery, who died just over a month prior to the CD's official release. Also noteworthy is Hazeltine's thoughtful adaptation of Stevie Wonder's "If It's Magic." A third volume is clearly in order to follow up this rewarding session. ~ Ken Dryden

Product Details

Release Date:	06/16/2009
Label:	Sharp Nine Records
UPC:	0601917104326
Rank:	114077

Tracks

1. Pharoah Joy
2. The Peacocks
3. One for Reedy Ree
4. Twelve
5. What's Not to Love?
6. Convocation
7. If It's Magic
8. Blues for Buddy

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Joe Locke   Primary Artist,Vibraphone
David Hazeltine   Primary Artist,Piano
Essiet Essiet   Bass
Billy Drummond   Drums

Technical Credits

Joe Locke   Liner Notes,Arranger,Composer
Michael Marciano   Mixing,Engineer,Mastering
Stevie Wonder   Composer
Marc Edelman   Producer,Audio Production
Jimmy Rowles   Composer
David Hazeltine   Arranger,Liner Notes,Composer
Mike Marciano   Mixing