{"product_id":"the-spirits-speak-1","title":"The Spirits Speak","description":"\u003cp\u003eEd Cherry's excellent debut for the Justin Time label represents a whole new vision for the guitarist in that he steps away from the avant-garde style played on Hamiet Bluiett's With Eyes Wide Open and pairs two jazz veterans -- Dr. Lonnie Smith, a heavyweight of the '60s soul-jazz movement, and veteran saxophonist Joe Ford -- alongside members of his generation, including drummer Nasheet Waits and vocalist Laird Jackson in a truly righteous soulfest. Cherry has written four originals: the urban bebop heard on \"Lennox Ave., 1 AM,\" the delicately grooved \"Little Girl, Big Girl,\" the loosely swinging title track, and his freestyle \"Woo!\/Sharrock,\" a dedication to the guitarist Sonny Sharrock. Cherry smoothly integrates Horace Silver's \"Peace\" into the set with the subtlety and finesse of an experienced programmer, giving the disc a tasteful and yet eminently sophisticated groove via Laird Jackson's pensive vocals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwitching to acoustic guitar on \"Share a Life,\" Cherry underlines Jackson's sweet, pleasant timbre and pitch with just the right sensitivity. Ford's saxophone solo is just as sweet. This is a well-written song that features great soloing, and the ensemble's interplay is exceptional. Cherry brings on the funk on \"Joe's Thing,\" a danceable groove that once again features impressive solos from both Ford and Smith. Cherry's fluent command of fresh electric and acoustic rhythms -- both traditional and contemporary, and backed by the outstanding ensemble he has formed for this date -- will keep listeners connected to these eight compositions that are equally suited for listening or dancing.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e-Paula Edelstein\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ed Cherry Quartet","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":39512397217952,"sku":"0068944015559","price":9.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0537\/8477\/2768\/products\/ddab76e6-89df-49c1-8591-e976a6e87a05509343994502026911-LARGE_c0e09cbb-1ff1-47fc-8d06-0532951c8fde.jpg?v=1616121291","url":"https:\/\/justin-time-records.myshopify.com\/products\/the-spirits-speak-1","provider":"Justin Time Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}