In the unmistakable tenor sax-bass-drums format, Chicago's
Rich Corpolongo
presents his third album, which clearly displays the sound and stance of his idol,
Sonny Rollins
. A set of loping, swinging, mainstream, bop-based jazz,
Corpolongo
takes his time massaging and unfolding these classic melodies with the patience of a saint. It's a lovable set of tunes bookended by alto saxophonist
Charlie Parker'
s compositions transposed in key for the tenor, filled in the middle by standards stretched out via
Corpolongo'
s witty and lighthearted solos. Bassist
Dan Shapera
and drummer
Rusty Jones
are more than up to the task, supporting the very talented
for this, his best batch of modern jazz yet. ~ Michael G. Nastos