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Monday, April 1, 2024

Joshua Breakstone • Sittin' on the Thing With Ming

Review by Scott Yanow
Joshua Breakstone's guitar solos are almost entirely single-note runs (without any chording) and are quite hornlike. His outing for Capri puts the emphasis on his originals and finds Breakstone heading a top quartet comprised of pianist Kenny Barron, bassist Ray Drummond and drummer Keith Copeland. The guitarist is heard in typically swinging form on these straightahead pieces, playing in a smooth-toned boppish style that has a few surprising twists and turns.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/sittin-on-the-thing-with-ming-mw0000410738

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Crítica de Scott Yanow
Los solos de guitarra de Joshua Breakstone son casi en su totalidad ejecuciones de una sola nota (sin ningún tipo de acorde) y son bastante parecidos a los de un cuerno. Su salida para Capri pone el énfasis en sus originales y encuentra a Breakstone al frente de un cuarteto de lujo compuesto por el pianista Kenny Barron, el bajista Ray Drummond y el batería Keith Copeland. El guitarrista está en su forma típica de swing en estas piezas directas, tocando en un estilo boppish de tono suave que tiene algunos giros y vueltas sorprendentes.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/sittin-on-the-thing-with-ming-mw0000410738

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Tracks:
1 - Sittin' On The Thing With Ming
Composed By – Joshua Breakstone 7:54
2 - Baltimore
Composed By – Joshua Breakstone 5:35
3 - Funny
Composed By – Joshua Breakstone 8:49
4 - About You
Composed By – Joshua Breakstone 9:36
5 - Down At Roger's Place
Composed By – Joshua Breakstone 6:08
6 - Crazy
Composed By – Willie Nelson 7:11
7 - Exit 6
Composed By – Joshua Breakstone 7:00
8 - A Simple Song For A Simple Time
Composed By – Joshua Breakstone 8:22

Credits:
    Bass – Ray Drummond
    Drums – Keith Copeland
    Guitar – Joshua Breakstone
    Piano – Kenny Barron

Label:    Capri Records (6) – 74042
Country:    US
Released:    1994
Genre:    Jazz
Style:    Bop
https://www.discogs.com/release/7851329-Joshua-Breakstone-Sittin-On-The-Thing-With-Ming