WYNTON MARSALIS - Levee Low Moan : Soul Gestures in Southern Blue, Vol. 3 (1991) APE (image+.cue), lossless

Wynton Marsalis' three-part Soul Gestures in Southern Blue (of which this CD is the final section) is a disappointment. None of the themes are particularly memorable and, although the individual solos are fine, not much really happens; overall it is a rather weird tribute to the blues. Actually, the main significance to this particular set is that the trumpeter had for the first time put together the nucleus to his septet. Although there was no trombonist yet, altoist Wessell Anderson, tenor saxophonist Todd Williams, bassist Reginald Veal, and drummer Herlin Riley were already in place while pianist Marcus Roberts was still a part of Marsalis' group. But musically this trilogy can be bypassed; get his more. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1     Levee Low Moan 11'14
Wynton Marsalis
2     Jig's Jig 8'49
Wynton Marsalis
3     So This Is Jazz, Huh? 6'59
Wynton Marsalis
4     In the House of Williams 10'05
Todd Williams
5     Superb Starling 11'37
Wynton Marsalis
Credits :
Bass – Reginald Veal
Drums – Herlin Riley
Piano – Marcus Roberts
Saxophone – Todd Williams, Wessell Anderson
Trumpet – Wynton Marsalis