HOW HIGH THE BIRD
Gelcer/Hoffert Trio
Independent
4.5 our of 5 Stars
One of my good friends and local musicians, Jim Gelcer, has
been doing a lot of work these days doing exotic Kirtan yoga groove music. However, he moonlights well as a capable and
rhythmic jazz drummer and vocalist performing with the best of the best in the
city of Toronto.
On his jazz CD, he teams up with pianist Paul Hoffert to
explore the great standards taken in their own sweet ways. For instance, the tune “All Weep for Blues” melds in Miles
Davis’ All Blues with Ann Ronell’s “Willow Weep for Me” to transform it as a
creative jazz moment. The same happens
for “How High the Bird”, where the melodies of Ornithology and How High the
Moon are fused together to create an organic jazz performance.
Other than a 5/4 take on Swinging Shepherd blues, the rest
is very much straight ahead, tasteful, swinging jazz at its best that respects
the tradition at its utmost highest.
One more word about Jim Gelcer. He is a very smooth and sexy vocalist that
channels Chet Baker very effectively and well. His vocal take on “Everything Happens to Me”
is a real highlight of the record.
Straight ahead at its best.
JIM GELCER WEB SITE
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