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Green in a "Parker" mood,,,,

Anders Jonasson | Bankeryd Sweden | 06/17/2001

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This one by Green might seem a bit old "soundwise". I always felt that this CD show pretty clearly how influenced Green was by Charlie Parker. Greens playing is very focused and very very swinging, he has a great help of the piano player Johnny Acea, whom I never heard of before, but he plays very tssty solos. In my opinion Greens playing on "Mambo Inn" and "My little suede shoes" represents some of his most "boppish" playing. A funny thing is that on Ronny Jordans latest record,"A Brighter Day" he has recorded Mambo Inn, and his version is very influenced by this Green 1962 version, that is at least my beleive. I feel that some of the tunes might seem a bit outdated today, but still, George Benson has said that this one is his favourite Green record, that is understandable."

Grant and the Potato!!!

Ben Fernandez | Boston, MA | 10/27/2005

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This is another Grant Green theme album. If you like latin music, you'll obviously like it. It's very upbeat, with great percussion by Potato Valdez. The playing is excellent, and the beat will make you want to dance, or it will at least make you smile. Great stuff!"