Posts by Jim Wayne

Prior to Stuff I Heard, most of us thought of composer/multi-instrumentalist/bandleader/sideman Troy Roberts as all those descriptors, except multi-instrumentalist, pegging him as a saxophonist. On this effort he often layers his three saxophones (alto, soprano, tenor) in various combinations but also plays acoustic and electric bass, being accompanied only by his long-time drummer Jimmy MacBride. […]

A superb release, yes; but comparisons to recent works should bear the acknowledgment that there are many, many Willies floating around these days. Still, the collaboration works, and leaves us hopeful that Adams and Nelson's studio stint was a raucous, hazy bender that has them eager to meet again.