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SEARCH WITHIN
 The Search Within $17.98 Sean Jones has truly made a deep connection within with this CD for me. It transcends the meaning of "soul music" to dimensions that reminds me of John Coltrane's inner soul explorations. I had an opportunity to see Sean in Detroit at the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe and the jazz festival that was held that Labor Day weekend. The music from this CD was featured that weekend and for me, was breath taking. I purchased this CD at the festival in hopes to capture some of the musical bliss I experienced. I was rewarded with a recording that moved me as deeply as the live sets. Alto saxophonist, Brian Hogans plays like a god...and I do mean, "play". There is a relationship that he has with his instrument that is playful, freeing, and yet deeply thoughtful. Brian's style is balanced by Walter Smith's tenor, which has a richly dark and contemplative nature that is somewhat reminiscent of Wayne Shorter. The celestial front line is firmly supported by a rhythm section that is ingeniously interesting and creative in there own right. I've listened to this CD constantly since Labor Day 09 and I'm still discovering more of Sean's musical genius. |
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