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Jim Holman: Explosion!
ByRecorded in two sessions, the disc features Holman in the company of more established musicians like saxophonists

Frank Catalano
saxophone, tenor
Richie Cole
saxophone, alto1948 - 2020

Big Jay McNeely
saxophone, tenor1927 - 2018
Catalano's characteristic gut-bucket tone opens a bluesy "Bye, Bye Blackbird," but the fury of his notes is tempered by an edgy, expansive, piano and drum duet between Holman and

Rusty Jones
drumsb.1932
Holman's modal improvisations build a new and exciting soundscape around

Joe Henderson
saxophone1937 - 2001
Brian Sandstrom
bassRick Shandling
drumsHolman's compositional aptitude is evident on the dark and exotic tribute to

Bill Evans
piano1929 - 1980

Herbie Hancock
pianob.1940

Don Pullen
piano1941 - 1995
This freshman effort from a tremendous talent is not only a delightful listening experience it is also, hopefully, a portent of greater things to come from this interesting new voice in jazz. ">
Track Listing
Explosion!; Recorda Me; Somewhere Over the Rainbow; Lazy Bird; Bye Bye Blackbird; Shakin'; Straight, No Chaser; Moment's Notice; Bill; Cantaloupe Island.
Personnel
Jim Holman
pianoBrian Sandstrom
bassFrank Catalano
saxophone, tenorRichie Cole
saxophone, altoRick Shandling
drumsRusty Jones
drumsAlbum information
Title: Explosion! | Year Released: 2012 | Record Label: Delmark Records
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