Ronald Muldrow • Facing Wes

 

Review by Scott Yanow
Ronald Muldrow, an L.A.-based guitarist whose main influences are Wes Montgomery and Kenny Burrell, is a strong improviser in the tradition of 1960s straight-ahead jazz. For this outing, Muldrow is joined by some top New York musicians: pianist James Williams, vibraphonist Steve Nelson, bassist Peter Washington, drummer Yoron Israel and percussionist Kendrick Gueno. The guitarist performs six of his originals (including tributes to Wes Montgomery, Grant Green, Oliver Nelson and Charles Mingus), two numbers from his former employer Eddie Harris (including a waltz version of "All Blues" called "Three Quarter Miles"), the swinger "Our Day Will Come," and "Little White Lies." The interplay between Muldrow, Nelson and Williams is quite impressive (Nelson virtually co-stars with Muldrow as a soloist and as a key sound in the ensembles); the music always moves, and the generally relaxed set is full of subtle surprises. A fine effort.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/facing-wes-mw0000185745

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Crítica de Scott Yanow
Ronald Muldrow, guitarrista afincado en Los Ángeles cuyas principales influencias son Wes Montgomery y Kenny Burrell, es un gran improvisador en la tradición del jazz directo de los años sesenta. En esta ocasión, Muldrow cuenta con la colaboración de algunos de los mejores músicos de Nueva York: el pianista James Williams, el vibrafonista Steve Nelson, el bajista Peter Washington, el batería Yoron Israel y el percusionista Kendrick Gueno. El guitarrista interpreta seis de sus originales (incluidos homenajes a Wes Montgomery, Grant Green, Oliver Nelson y Charles Mingus), dos números de su antiguo empleador Eddie Harris (incluida una versión en vals de "All Blues" llamada "Three Quarter Miles"), la swinger "Our Day Will Come" y "Little White Lies". La interacción entre Muldrow, Nelson y Williams es impresionante (Nelson prácticamente comparte protagonismo con Muldrow como solista y como sonido clave en los conjuntos); la música siempre emociona, y el conjunto, generalmente relajado, está lleno de sutiles sorpresas. Un gran esfuerzo.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/facing-wes-mw0000185745

Tracks:
1 - On The Fritz - 6:36
2 - Facing Wes - 4:50
3 - Andrea - 7:20
4 - Granite Green - 8:03
5 - Oliver's Moments - 10:12
6 - Our Day Will Come - 7:17
7 - Minus Mingus - 8:45
8 - Cryin' Blues - 5:25
9 - Three Quarter Miles - 8:58
10 - Little White Lies - 5:45


Credits:
    Bass – Peter Washington
    Drums – Yoron Israel
    Guitar, Producer – Ronald Muldrow
    Percussion – Kendrick Gueno
    Piano – James Williams (2)
    Vibraphone – Steve Nelson

Label:    Kokopelli Records – KOKO 1311
Country:    US
Released:    1996
Genre:    Jazz
https://www.discogs.com/release/5462784-Ronald-Muldrow-Facing-Wes

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