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Marc Fields: Salutaris Plates
by Stephen Latessa
In the liner notes to Salutaris Plates, the debut album by Marc Fields, the trombone is referred to as the underdog instrument of jazz." It is perhaps a sign of sensitivity to his instrument's status that Fields makes inclusiveness the hallmark of the record. After all, it is not often that one disc has enough room for compositions by Billy Strayhorn, Dizzy Gillespie, and Ornette Coleman to co-exist peacefully. Toss in the impressive contributions from Fields' own pen and the ...
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