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John Daversa: Wobbly Dance Flower
ByJohn Daversa
trumpetb.1972
An explosive burst of sound and color, the eight snappy and sparkling originals (along with a playful, soulful arrangement of Bird's memorable "Donna Lee") flow so free and natural, so wonderfully alive, it's impossible, and almost an injustice to, seek out any one or two or three tracks for distinctive mention. "Ms. Turkey" the opening salvo that sets free the horses, finds the whole ensemble in high gear from the get-go. Besides his big dancing chords, pianist

Joe Bagg
piano
Dr. Lonnie Smith
organ, Hammond B31942 - 2021
Jerry Watts Jr.
bass
Gene Coye
drumsZane Carney
guitarBut it's Daversa's controlled, yearning trumpet in tangent with

Bob Mintzer
saxophoneb.1953
Track Listing
Ms. Turkey, Donna Lee, Be Free, Brooklyn Still, Wobbly Dance Flower, Jazz Heads, Meet Me At The Airport, You Got A Puppy? Extra Credit
Personnel
John Daversa
trumpetJohn Daversa - Trumpet, EVI Bob Mintzer - Tenor Sax, Bass Clarinet, EWI Zane Carney - Guitar Joe Bagg - Piano, Hammond B3 Organ Jerry Watts, Jr. - Bass, U-Bass Gene Coye - Drums
Album information
Title: Wobbly Dance Flower | Year Released: 2017 | Record Label: BFM Jazz
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