played by record collectors but never pretentious
just didn’t make an album cut or didn’t suit the purposes of what they were doing at the time
Influenced by Herbie Hancock's "Rockit
and the material is a haunting mix of bebop with a tighter approach to arrangements – sort of in the style of some of Benny Golson's work from the same time
Pacifica Amour was released in 1978 after which the bandand attempted to break into the US music scene with a foray into LA
My Funny Valentine Mass appeal played by record collectors butThe Manhattan Jazz Quintet's record that put them on the map in the 80s and 90s, featuring arrangements by David Matthews. The band's lineup includes notable jazz musicians like Lew Soloff, George Young, Eddie Gomez, and Steve Gadd. Songs include "On A Clear Day", "SU Blues", "Mr PC", "Round Midnight", and "New York State Of Mind".