Phil Woods Quintet - Souvenirs (1994/2015) [Bop, Hard Bop]; FLAC (tracks)

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Artist: Phil Woods Quintet
Album: Souvenirs
Genre: Bop, Hard Bop
Label: Venus Records
Released: 1994/2015
Quality: FLAC (tracks)
Tracklist:

1. Peer Pressure 05:52
2. Song for Sisyphus 08:32
3. Souvenirs 06:50
4. Ballad for Hank 09:56
5. C.K's Bossa 07:10
6. Quill 12:22

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Personnel:

• Phil Woods - alto saxophone
• Brian Lynch - trumpet
  
• Jim McNeely - piano
• Steve Gilmore - bass
• Bill Goodwin - drums

A die-hard bopper, alto saxophonist Phil Woods nonetheless manages to push the boundaries of straight-ahead hard bop on Souvenirs. As far as the '90s go, this is one of Woods' best. This version of Woods' quintet, most notably featuring trumpeter Brian Lynch, is a solid entity with much forward momentum. Lynch, a member of Art Blakey's last Jazz Messengers lineup, is easily one the best trumpeters around, displaying a knack for interesting note choices and lines that border on the progressive. Woods sounds thoroughly engaged throughout, attacking each tune with his characteristic fire.
Review by Matt Collar