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Cinque: Catch A Corner
BySteve Gadd
drumsb.1945

Joey DeFrancesco
organ, Hammond B31971 - 2022

Bob James
pianob.1939

Richard Tee
keyboards1943 - 1993

Robi Botos
keyboardsGadd, whose versatile swing/funk drumming was featured on dozens of jazz and funk recordings throughout the '70s, is right at home here. He hasn't lost a thing over the last few decadeshe's as sharp and as inventive as ever. Botos has the mellow soul-jazz thing down pat, and demonstrates how it's done on "Conflicting Advice," the CD's slinky, urbane opener. Saxophonist

John Johnson
saxophoneb.1969

Houston Person
saxophone, tenorb.1934

Stanley Turrentine
saxophone, tenor1934 - 2000

Cornell Dupree
guitar, electric1942 - 2011
The feel on Catch A Corner is super-tight, yet really spontaneous. DeFrancesco, a flashy and energetic soloist who, at first glance, doesn't really fit the laidback jazz-funk mold, might seem to be the odd man out here. However, the band's repertoireassembled on-the-spot during the recording sessionincludes a number of pieces suited to DeFrancesco's hyperactive

Jimmy Smith
organ, Hammond B31925 - 2005

Jack McDuff
organ, Hammond B31926 - 2001

Jimmy McGriff
organ, Hammond B31936 - 2008

Horace Silver
piano1928 - 2014

Cedar Walton
piano1934 - 2013
The appeal of Catch A Corner lies in the abilities of these five musicians to find a freshness in some very basic and familiar- sounding material. They are hugely successful in that regard; the playing here is excellent and inspired throughout. While some of the music may be a bit too mellow and easygoing for some, those who enjoy slinky '70s jazz-funk and '60s organ jazz will find Catch A Corner a veritable treasure trove. ">
Track Listing
Conflicting Advice; Geppetto's Blues; Saturday Night, Sunday Morning; Two Worlds; Catch a Corner; Over the Humpty Dump; Bolivia; Still Crazy After All These Years.
Personnel
Steve Gadd: drums; Peter Cardinali: bass, horn arrangements; Joey DeFrancesco: Hammond B3 organ; Robi Botos: piano, Fender Rhodes; John Johnson: saxophones.
Album information
Title: Catch A Corner | Year Released: 2012 | Record Label: Alma Records
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