Bobby Broom

4 STARS DOWNBEAT MAGAZINE
4 STARS ALL MUSIC GUIDE

Bobby Brom (g)
Dennis Caroll (b)
Kobie Watkins (d)

Barrington, IL ,January 23-25, 2009

Tracks:

1. Ask Me Now 5:15
2. Evidence 4:17
3. Ruby, My Dear 5:40
4. In Walked Bud 5:53
5. Lulu's Back in Town 5:55
6. Reflections 6:09
7. Work 7:07
8. Rhythm-a-ning 4:57
9. Bemsha Swing 6:27
10. Smoke Gets in Your Eyes 5:00

4****Downbeat
4****All Music Guide


* The mighty fire of Broom's playing ... seems to have grown hotter and deeper in recent seasons. - Josef Woodard, Jazziz

* On this exemplary outing Broom investigates Monk's music, introducing some daring new .... - Bill Milkowski, Jazz Times

* Monk lives! ... With Plays for Monk, guitarist Bobby Broom delivers one of the finest Monk ... - Mark Corroto, All About Jazz

* Broom tackles the nearly sacrosanct works of renowned pianist/composer Thelonious Monk with an artful mix of grit and grace - Jon Regen, Billborad

* ... It's no big surprise that well-traveled guitarist Bobby Broom is handily able to turn 10 pieces written by or associated with Monk into small gems of musical discovery.
- Philip Booth, Downbeat