Kirk Knuffke

Tight Like This (SCCD31896)

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Tight Like This

Kirk Knuffke

Steeplechase

716043189625

SLC 159491

SCCD31896

JAZZ

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CD 16,98 €

Cornetist/composer Kirk Knuffke is, to quote All About Jazz, “one of modern jazz’s most skilled navigators of the divide between inside and outside, freedom and swing.” This, his 10th leader album on SteepleChase is resounding proof of Kirk’s empathy and appreciation of “inside” and “swing” early jazz. Kirk assembled a slimmed down Brass Band trio with the leading tuba player Bob Stewart and the versatile Kenny Wollesen on drums to present a dazzling program inspired by the earlier geniuses such as Louis Armstrong.

“Tribute albums must, of course, stand on their own. Knuffke pays homage to Cherry by sounding like himself. The austere format allows immersion in the full scope of Knuffke’s technically astute and wildly unpredictable creativity.” (Thomas Conrad – NYC Jazz Record on SCCD 31832 Cherryco) “…(Knuffke) puts the emphasis on ensemble interplay, forming an airy, malleable bond with his deft rhythm team while still uncorking one convincing and lyric solo after another. Cherryco feels like a love letter and it’s hard not to share in the ardor. (Peter Margasak – Down Beat on SCCD 31832 Cherryco)

Personnel:
KIRK KNUFFKE cornet
BOB STEWART tuba
KENNY WOLLESEN drums, percussion

Tracklist:
01. CYCLOPS (Nat Adderley) 5:09
02. PEE WEE'S BLUES (Pee Wee Russell) 5:53
03. CHICUTZ (Kirk Knuffke) 3:27
04. SHAKE A LADY (Cannonball Adderley) 5:41
05. ANY, AGAIN AGAIN (Kirk Knuffke) 3:52
06. JUNGLE SOUL (CA'PURANGE) (Gene Ammons) 7:55
07. BLUES IN C SHARP MINOR (Teddy Wilson) 5:33
08. TIGHT LIKE THIS (Louis Armstrong) 5:28
09. FOUR BUTCH TWO (Kirk Knuffke) 4:19
10. BRING A BELL (Kirk Knuffke) 5:21
11. WAY SHE GOES (Kirk Knuffke) 4:26
12. DOZEN A DAY (Kirk Knuffke) 5:24
13. WIND SPIRIT (Matt Wilson) 2:59

Total Playing Time 63:38

Recorded February 2019