Brian Smith

Here's another re-issue from the wonderful ODE archives, this time showcasing the talents of Brian "Hard Bop" Smith, top saxophonist then (in the 80s) as he is now.
A recent repeat viewing of the wonderful Ken Burns "Jazz" Series reminded me of just how simple the start of this music was – combine 3 chord Negro blues and the New Orleans marching band tradition and look where it's gone!
This album carries the diversity direction further with the fabulous "Quito" – very Andean with bamboo flute leading and wonderful interplay between bass and Martin Winch on acoustic guitar...
100% New Zealand Music
Tracks
| 1. | Greenlane | 4:09 | MP3 | NZ $1.99 | Play | Buy | |
| 2. | You Don't Know What Love Is | 5:04 | MP3 | NZ $1.99 | Play | Buy | |
| 3. | Quito | 6:46 | MP3 | NZ $1.99 | Play | Buy | |
| 4. | The Little Shop | 7:21 | MP3 | NZ $1.99 | Play | Buy | |
| 5. | Grace | 6:02 | MP3 | NZ $1.99 | Play | Buy | |
| 6. | Yvette | 5:56 | MP3 | NZ $1.99 | Play | Buy | |
| 7. | Kiwifruit | 3:28 | MP3 | NZ $1.99 | Play | Buy | |
| 8. | For Derek | 5:25 | MP3 | NZ $1.99 | Play | Buy |