Nicki Adams, Michael Eaton, featuring Francisco Meia: Arrival
Playing tenor and a bit of soprano sax, Michael Eaton teams up with pianist Nicki Adams and drummer Franciso Mela for a mix of originals and comvers. Eaton’s tone is sandied and modern, akin to Joe Henderson, cruising around Wayne Shorter’s “ESP” with flavor and going elliptical with Adams on Andrew Hill’s “Black Sabath”. The...
Playing tenor and a bit of soprano sax, Michael Eaton teams up with pianist Nicki Adams and drummer Franciso Mela for a mix of originals and comvers. Eaton’s tone is sandied and modern, akin to Joe Henderson, cruising around Wayne Shorter’s “ESP” with flavor and going elliptical with Adams on Andrew Hill’s “Black Sabath”. The trio gets hectic and urgent on a galloping read of “It’s Alright With Me” while Adams’ own title tune is fluid and relaxed, and Eaton’s “Kupka Disks” features his soprano in swirling fashion. A three point landing.
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