James Spaulding, Escapade - 58m 17s

Tracks & Durations

1. Escapade	5:55
2. Cheesecake	6:41
3. Warm Valley	5:16
4. Madeline	5:10
5. Just One Of Those Things	4:50
6. Grant's Tune	6:36
7. High Modes	6:47
8. The Break Through	5:08
9. It Could Happen To You	5:27
10. La Mesha	6:20

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Review

Underrecorded and often overlooked, James Spaulding gained his reputation when the lines between the mainstream and the avant-garde were blurred. His catholic chops, though, haven't kept Spaulding from mining a pretty standard approach to melody--which he clearly loves. His flutes mark half the tracks on Escapade, opening the CD with a lilting energy and taking on atmospheric touches throughout. Spaulding still scorches on alto, reaching for the tallest notes and skidding through the midregister aided by his equally high-gear band. Don Sickler often plays foil on trumpet, as does Ray Drummond on bass. Pianist John Hicks most closely approximates Spaulding's range, playing sweetly on "Warm Valley" and dancing through the quick take on "Just One of Those Things." Rudy Van Gelder's production gives the entire session a Blue Note vibe, and Spaulding thrives in the warm sonics. He's a fast, flurrying, multitalented veteran, and it's great to hear him sound so vital. --Andrew Bartlett

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