JOHN LINDBERG - Bounce (1997)

Even though bassist John Lindberg is the leader of this set and contributed all seven compositions (along with presumably the frameworks), the main star of the outing is trumpeter Dave Douglas. Douglas both extends the hard bop/post-bop tradition and plays quite free in spots. The date opens with Lindberg and Douglas exploring "Firewood Duet," drummer Ed Thigpen (who sounds right at home in this adventurous setting) makes the group a trio on "The Terrace," and then Larry Ochs (mostly on tenor) makes the group a quartet on half of the remaining selections. Whether sounding fairly free (although well-planned) or throughly composed, this is a consistently fascinating set. Lindberg's colorful writing and Douglas' versatile solos make Bounce a highly recommended acquisition for open-minded jazz listeners.  -  Scott Yanow


Tracks
01. Firewood Duet
02. The Terrace
03. Bounce
04. Fortuen on a Sphere
05. Common Goal
06. Eleven Thrice
07. Off Right

JOHN LINDBERG   double-bass
DAVE DOUGLAS   trumpet
ED THIGPEN   drums
LARRY OCHS  saxophones   

All compositions by John Lindberg
Recorded on February 24, 1997 at Mu Rec Studio, Milan, Italy
Black Saint - 120192-2