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Escapade

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Underrecorded and continuously overpassed, 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 method 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 right through. Spaulding still scorches on alto, reaching for the tallest notes and skidding through the midregister aided by his equally high-gear band. Don Sickler continuously 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 Certainly one of Those Things.” Rudy Van Gelder’s production gives all the session a Blue Note vibe, and Spaulding thrives within the warm sonics. He is a fast, flurrying, multitalented veteran, and it is great to hear him sound so necessary. –Andrew Bartlett

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