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Vinnie Zummo: The Coyote
ByVinnie Zummo
guitar
Joe Jackson
trombone
Cameron Brown
bassb.1945

Ray Marchica
drums
Gary Anderson
woodwindsb.1947
You can tell by the cover choices that it's a jazz album. First there's the infrequently played 1944 standard "Candy," notably done by trumpeter

Lee Morgan
trumpet1938 - 1972

The Manhattan Transfer
vocals
John Coltrane
saxophone1926 - 1967
Bashiri Johnson
percussionThe album doesn't rely on its guest list for attention, but there are significant contributions. The title tune features bassist

Will Lee
bassb.1950

Joe Jackson
trombone
Mike Mainieri
vibraphoneb.1938

Mark Egan
bassb.1951
Zummo goes it alone on two tracks, showing what the album might have sounded like. "Retro Fuse" employs overdubbed harmonized guitars in place of the saxophone section. And the "No sax mix" of the blues "Afternoon Hang" makes a convincing case for the basic guitar trio. But the harmonized saxophone section was a great idea, brilliantly executed. Extra points for both great guitar playing and unique arranging. ">
Track Listing
The Thing Is This; The Coyote; Afternoon Hang; Candy; On The Groove; Retro Fuso; Sophistry; Giant Steps; About 116; Funk 4 Da Monk; Afternoon Hang (No sax mix).
Personnel
Vinnie Zummo
guitarVinnie Zummo: guitars, drums (2,9), bass (10); Gary Anderson: saxophones, horn arrangements; Cameron Brown: bass; Ray Marhica: drums; Will Lee: bass (2); Gary Deinstadt: piano (2); Charles McNeal: alto sax (3); Bashiri Johnson: percussion (5); Graham Maby: bass (6); Joe Jackson: organ, clavinet (6); Matty Amendola: drums (6); Bill Stuart: percussion (6); Gerald Cannon: bass (8); Mark Egan: bass (9); Mike Mainieri: vibes (9); Todd Sucherman: drums (10).
Album information
Title: The Coyote | Year Released: 2016 | Record Label: Vaz Music
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