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One might assume that bassist Christian McBride's KIND OF BROWN would be a tribute to Ray Brown. In fact, this music bears a strong resemblance to the late-'60s to mid-'70s Blue Note recordings of the legendary Bobby Hutcherson-Harold Land quintet. A new discovery in vibraphonist Warren Wolf, Jr., teamed with veteran saxophonist Steve Wilson, the wonderful pianist Eric Reed, and drummer Carl Allen makes McBride's quintet Inside Straight one of the more melodically tuneful and harmonically focused contemporary ensembles now playing. McBride is almost an equal in this company, putting aside his furious note playing for a more democratic role in an extraordinarily balanced small combo. The similarities to the Hutcherson-Land group are unmistakable, from the tick-tock rhythm and melodic line similar to Hutch and Herbie Hancock's classic composition "Blow Up" on "Brother Mister" to the steady swinger "Rainbow Wheel" and "Pursuit of Peace," with its probing basslines. The athletic and quirky "Stick and Move" is hard-charging bop at its best with Reed leading. McBride's role as a leader is more pronounced on "Theme for Kareem," an ultra-tight, very hip tune that has potential standard written all over it.
Liner Note Author: Orrin Keepnews.
Recording information: Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA.
Personnel: Steve Wilson (saxophone); Eric Scott Reed (piano); Warren Wolf, Jr. (vibraphone); Christian McBride (bass instrument); Carl Allen (drums).
Audio Mixer: Joe Ferla.
JazzTimes (p.63) - "[A] heyday-of-hard-bop sensibility prevails....The cohesiveness of this quintet never flags."
Record Collector (magazine) (p.88) - 4 stars out of 5 -- "[A] beguiling straight-ahead session featuring the crystalline vibraphone sound of Warren Wolf Jr." Christian McBride Kind Of Brown Songs Kind Of Brown Music Review Average Rating: (5 out of 5 stars)  Kind of Great !!
Not a dull moment on this one.This set cooks from bop to funk,with nice solo breaks from each thru out.If you like vibes,this is the one to pick up.Its great to hear a jazz collection like this ,amid all the tepid smooth jazz releases. The Art is not lost!
Submitted by bruce f. (Murphy,Tx.USA)
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Nowadays I don't often have the opportunity to experience musical ecstasy within a jazz context unless it's live. KIND OF BROWN is the caliber of jazz CD I've been desiring for some time, music for the mind and libido.
KIND OF BROWN's straight-ahead jazz signals a bop renaissance in full force. Bassist extraordinaire Christian McBride swings sublimely at the helm of Inside Straight. His quintessential quintet has the cohesiveness and jazz chops to groove in tight places. Just listen to "Rainbow Wheel," "Brother Mister" and "Stick & Move," as standout examples. On these selections McBride walks -- no, struts -- that bass with confidence and virtuosity. And Eric Reed and Warren Wolf Jr. are syncopating wonders on piano and vibes, respectively. On "Stick & Move," sit back and let yourself get bedazzled. Imagine McBride's fingers a flurry of brown on the strings in a brief but amazing flamenco interlude that will transport you to Andalusia.
I have no favorites from KIND OF BROWN because every single track is a joy to my ears. Every nimble note and moody chordal progression is a spirited workout for my brain. The lilting bossa nova of "Starbeam" showcases saxophonist Steve Wilson peppering the bouncy tempo with seductive accents and drummer Carl Allen serving up rhythms as intoxicating as a caipirinha.
The melancholy "Where Are You?" spoke to my heart, reaching interiors that I previously had been too timid to access. The plaintive melody of "Where Are You?" which starts out almost like a lullaby -- reminding me momentarily of the Irving Berlin song "Count Your Blessings" performed in the Bing Crosby film White Christmas -- is enhanced by leader McBride's gently emotive bowing and Reed's sensitive pacing on keys.
Upon each listen to "Uncle James," I get swept away by the lush arrangement, the adagio tempo and Wolf's vibralicious solo. I don't know who "Uncle James" is, but he sure would be proud to tap his feet and bop his head as Wilson curls sweet notes from his sax over a smooth bottom courtesy of McBride and drummer Allen.
KIND OF BROWN tempts and goes down smooth like the finest milk chocolate. Christian McBride and Inside Straight deliver a tasty jazz confection, replacing the caffeine with oxytocin to give you a scintillating eargasm. With McBride's throbbing bass in the house, the only things that will be bouncing off the walls will be his quintet's full-bodied, soul-stirring music ... and your headboard.
Submitted by Ava Barbi (A State of Arousal, USA)
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