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The Road Less Traveled

The Road Less Traveled

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by Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

Despite the presence of an all-star personnel (which includes trumpeter Wallace Roney, trombonist Robin Eubanks, Ralph Moore on tenor, altoist Steve Coleman and pianist James Williams), the focus on The Road Less Traveled is on drummer Marvin "Smitty" Smith's originals. The music ranges from a couple of tunes in the Jazz Messengers tradition and a tribute to Benny Golson ("Concerto In BG") that features Eubanks' fluid trombone to the brooding ballad "Wish You Were Here," which is heard in two similar parts. Smith's music stays in the modern mainstream but manages to sound fairly original most of the time; all of his sidemen have spots to be featured, and this fine CD was a strong step forward for the significant drummer-composer.

Total Length: 51:25 Download Album

  Listen Track Name Length Download
1. Listen 

The Neighborhood

8:10 Download
2. Listen 

I'll Love You Always

6:12 Download
3. Listen 

Wish You Were Here With Me, Part 1

2:30 Download
4. Listen 

Wish You Were Here With Me, Part 2

5:02 Download
5. Listen 

Salsa Blue

5:51 Download
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Gothic 17

6:35 Download
7. Listen 

Concerto In B. G.

6:23 Download
8. Listen 

The Road Less Traveled

10:42 Download