Affinity Plays Ornette Coleman's Little Symphony and Eight Other Modern Jazz Classics

Affinity: Joe Rosenberg (soprano saxophone); Rob Sudduth (tenor saxophone); Richard Saunders (acoustic bass); Bobby Lurie (percussion).
Affinity consists of Joe Rosenberg on soprano, Rob Sudduth playing tenor, bassist Richard Saunders and drummer Bobby Lurie. They have a very inclusive approach in picking out "nine modern jazz classics," so this inventive CD ranges in repertoire from Lee Morgan and Thelonious Monk to Ornette Coleman and Anthony Braxton (two compositions, including his infamous march). Affinity's playful interplay is a bit reminiscent of Steve Lacy's early recordings, and the versatile solos fit into the mood of each piece. ~ Scott Yanow