The Brian Smith Quartet

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 opens with a tribute to the "master" of New Orleans himself, Wynton Marsalis with an up-tempo bluesy approach – classic modern "hard bop"...
100% New Zealand Music
Tracks
| 1. | Wynton | 5:18 | MP3 | NZ $1.99 | Play | Buy | |
| 2. | You've Got Something | 4:34 | MP3 | NZ $1.99 | Play | Buy | |
| 3. | Waltz For Ernie | 7:13 | MP3 | NZ $1.99 | Play | Buy | |
| 4. | One For Monk | 5:43 | MP3 | NZ $1.99 | Play | Buy | |
| 5. | Marianne | 6:14 | MP3 | NZ $1.99 | Play | Buy | |
| 6. | Sentimental Mood | 6:56 | MP3 | NZ $1.99 | Play | Buy | |
| 7. | Southern Excursion | 6:23 | MP3 | NZ $1.99 | Play | Buy |