Search - Chad Anderson Quintet :: People Here

Great compositions - Terrific performances - Killer CD

joshenry@earthlink.net | San Francisco, CA USASan Francisco, CA United Stat | 02/02/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"You know that feeling of hopeful expectation when you listen to a cd for the first time. Well, "People Here" doesn't disappoint. The music is engaging and challenging, and not at all predictable. The different tracks vary in content and style and yet they all hang together.Oscar Peterson once said of his phrasing, "It's not just a series of notes played in a particular manner, it's a place I go to". Well, these guys go to some great places ...some new, some familiar ...and I feel privileged to accompanying them.Upon subsequent listenings, you really appreciate the musicianship of each member of this quintet, and how he supports and blends so effectively with the others. These guys work really well together.And, the CD is not just a collection of track, it's a production in itself. It plays well from start to finish. Very, very well done! I'm not nearly finished exploring all the nuances of this terrific CD, and yet I look forward to hearing more from this burgeoning musical force."