Title: Creative Improvisation from a Talented Musician
Product review: I had the priviledge of having Rick Simerly as a combo instructor while at a Jamey Aebersold Jazz Workshop in Louisville, Kentucky last summer. What impresses me most about Rick's playing is his incredible range, his creativity in improvisation (the ability to pull off continuous, "fluid" strings of musical ideas on an instrument that makes it difficult), and the energy with which he performs. This CD captures the "singing" quality of Rick's sound and showcases many of his talents in several styles of playing (bebop, classics, ballads, funk, etc.). It's an enjoyable, fun listen and a valuable example to aspiring improvisors (especially trombone players!).
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