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Jeremy Pelt: Men of Honor
By
Miles Davis
trumpet1926 - 1991
Heralded for years as one of the "rising stars" in jazz, Pelt has earned accolades for his staggering virtuosity, which has elicited comparisons to trumpet icons like

Clifford Brown
trumpetb.1930

Lee Morgan
trumpet1938 - 1972

Freddie Hubbard
trumpet1938 - 2008
Pelt's group is that rarest of all things in jazz, a working band, and the familiarity and instant communication that come from extensive time spent playing together is evident.

JD Allen
saxophone, tenorb.1972

Danny Grissett
piano
Dwayne Burno
bass1970 - 2013

Gerald Cleaver
drumsb.1963
Among the standout tracks are Burno's strutting opener, "Backroad," Pelt's energetic ode to his new son, "Milo Hayward," and Grissett's romantic closer, "Without You." Most of the tunes here fall nominally under the rubric of post-bop, but some, like Pelt's "Danny Mack," edge further outside, with Grissett pounding out dissonant chords while Pelt and Allen solo furiously.
At 33, Pelt is just starting to come into his own. Men of Honor is his most mature, satisfying release to date and a great way to start 2010 in jazz. ">
Track Listing
Backroad; Milo Hayward; Brooklyn Bound; Danny Mack; From a Life of the Same Name; Illusion; Us/Them; Without You.
Personnel
Jeremy Pelt
trumpetJeremy Pelt: trumpet; J.D. Allen: tenor saxophone; Danny Grissett: piano; Dwayne Burno: bass; Gerald Cleaver: drums.
Album information
Title: Men of Honor | Year Released: 2009 | Record Label: HighNote Records
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