Guitarist Tom Guarna leads an impressively swinging team of Joel Frahm/ts-ss, Danny Grissett/key, Orlando Le Fleming/b and Johnathan Blake/dr through a tasty collection of originals. Guarna’s guitar work is on display on the rock steady “Shambleau” and floats majestically on the cloudlike “Dreamland.” Frahms molasses rich tenor is given space during the energetic “Beringia” as well as the sophisticated “High Plains” which also features some excellent touches by Danny Grissett. Guarna and Grissett do some impressive linedancing together on “Forgiveness” and create space for Frahm on the luminous “Elegy for Etan.” Impressive modern post bop.
Bju Records