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The Jeff Barash Quartet: Bouncin' on 160th Avenue

Read "Bouncin' on 160th Avenue" reviewed by Jack Bowers


Saxophonist Jeff Barash, who lists among his influences a number of the usual suspects — Rollins, Getz, Stitt, Turrentine and even Trane — sounds not much like any of them but (on tenor, at least) rather like a cross between Harry Allen and Spike Robinson with swatches of Eddie Harris and Joe Henderson enhancing the wardrobe. Even though he’s been around for years, playing mainly on the West Coast with such standouts as Louie Bellson, Carl Fontana, Gene Harris, Jake ...

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Jeff Barash: Bouncin' on 160th Avenue

Read "Bouncin' on 160th Avenue" reviewed by Stephen Koch


For Bouncin' on 160th Avenue, saxophonist Jeff Barash has assembled a strong quartet, and they come out swinging on the title track. When Barash states the melody, the group pulls together, and every player gets a chance to solo. Throughout this disc you hear respect and affection for players like Stan Getz, Joe Pass, John Coltrane, Thelonious Monk, and Pat Martino. With these guiding lights as inspiration, Barash and his mates serve up a very personal vision of straight-ahead jazz.

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