Kevin Cline: Make Up Your Mind

No, not THAT Kevin Cline, thank the Good Lord. This one plays piano and trombone as well as writing all of the tunes sans a melancholy “My Funny Valentine”with Neal Alger’s guitar. He’s got a rotating team on rhythm as well as featuring Bobby Shew on trumpet and flugelhorn, who shines on a lonely “Song For Bobby” and p ops on a jazzy “Happy-Go Lucky” All of the tunes are impressive, with lyrical pieces like “Till Next Time” and “Mistletoe, Me & You”displaying classy piano work . An impressive mix of melodies such as “April In June” give a chance for soloists like soprano saxist Jim Gailloreto to shine, and P aul Zimmerman brings his vocals on hip pieces “Umbrella Sunglasses & Gloves” and “You Tend To.” Clever without being cloying.

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