“Round World”
This is a wonderful, free and easy experimental jazz dialogue by a group of seasoned musicians playing traditional jazz instruments like drums, horns, flute, guitar, and, well, ukulele. And when I call it a dialogue, that’s exactly what it feels like. Most of the songs start with one instrument playing and, rather than traditional jazz solos, as others have something to contribute they dip in and out; a musical representation of a cool cocktail party conversation. And about that ukulele – it starts the discourse “Uke Ya,” which unfolds a very interesting spiritual jazz vibe. Highly recommended.