Terence Blanchard: Musical Cleverist!

Acerbic, beguiling and somewhat clever. The attributes are a part of the appeal of jazz trumpeter, Terence Blanchard. His sound is distinct and rather unique in its crafty modernism. His album, "Wandering Moon' has several fun compositions that snare one and allow one good intense listening fun. Two tunes ...'Sweet's Dream' and 'I Thought about You' are especially interesting. Also, in this set his group is strong. I love the smart, remarkable work of Branford Marsalis on tenor saxophone. Another individual with a sharp performance in this time out is Dave Holland on the bass. His rock-solid work helps cement the total jazz experience. I feel this cornucopia of fresh sounds reminds one of reading the action hero stuff that maybe we read as a kid. Like what happened to me when I used to read the goings-on of the DC comics and the Marvel comics bunch. The gleeful times of enjoying the brash art and words of DC and Marvel...well that's fun for sure. Clever trumpet jazz is the thing that puts a big, choice smile on my face.