Yet more new CD's

Yes, I picked up more CD's today.  Working near music stores is turning out to be very expensive.  On today's menu:

• From Left to Right - Bill Evans
  • I love Bill Evans, and here's an album featuring his Rhodes skills, one of my favorite instruments.
• The Bridge - Karl Denson's Tiny Universe
  • I've been a big fan of Karl in the past, especially his work with the Greyboy Allstars, one of my favorite bands of all time.  His new album features guest spots by musicians like: Chris Wood, Fred Wesley, Michale Franti, Saul Willams, Skerik, Roy Hargrove, Fareed Haque, Robert Walter, and others.  Its hard to lose with a lineup like that.
• All is One - Live in New York City - Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey
  • JFJO is one of my favorite bands of the moment, and quickly approaching all-time status.  A quote from Downbeat says it best: "...this band of 20-somethings was born out of a messianic devotion to the idea that jazz means improvisation. They thrive on risk, often creating spontaneous compositions on stage."  I've been following them fairly religiously since discovering them on Russ Gershon's label (which I've mentioned before in this space, and highly recommend), and they just get better and better as they evolve.  The cd store I bought all these at actually didn't have this CD a few weeks back when it first came out, and I suggested they should stock it.  Imagine my happiness when I found it today while browsing the stacks.  If you haven't heard the Fred yet, hurry up and join us!