Publication Date: April 16, 2014

Author: Dave Sumner

It isn’t until the latter half of the second track that this album comes together, and from there, it just keeps getting better. White’s big band carries the weight of a big sound with aplomb as it develops a shifting motion that is more than just about speed. Even during the uppest of the up-tempo pieces, White’s ensemble is able to vacillate its speed in a way to give the music, at times, a casual grace that really pulls the ear in. Good stuff. Last track is entitled “Blues for Sally Draper” which I mention just for the sake of mentioning it. -Dave Sumner