A great little record from Steve Wilson – one filled with joy, life, and an undeniable sense of soul! The album's more like some lost indie soul jazz date on a label like Muse from a decade or two before than the set you'd expect from this vintage – and Wilson's approach here is open, lyrical, and freewheeling – yet all in ways that are never too overindulgent! The strength of the rest of the group is a big part of the success of the record – as players feature Mulgrew Miller on piano, Ray Drummond on bass, and Ben Riley on drums – a rhythm section that makes it easy to craft magic like this. But Wilson's no slouch either, and his work on alto and soprano – especially the latter – is a joy throughout. Titles include "Small Portion", "A Joyful Noise", "Sisko", "Leanin & Preenin", "Sweet & Lovely", "Chrysalis", and "Trapaceria". CD
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