Do your dance! (2016)/ Kenny Garrett & Vernell Brown Jr. & Corcoran Holt & Ronald Bruner Jr. & McClenty Hunter

Tip Jazz Center in Jazzflits: "Lekker swingen met Kenny Garrett op alweer zijn 16de CD. De altgigant is altijd in staat om een origineel album te maken." "A set of original songs that exploit dance rhythms in subtle, unexpected ways. Conceptually speaking - while there are dance beats from swing, funk, Latin, and more throughout - the idea of doing your dance could also refer to the idea of doing your own thing and expressing yourself in your own unique way. That seems to be the deeper notion running through much of Garrett's music, which is often explosive, harmonically challenging, and highly engaging here. Joining Garrett are several collaborators from his other recent releases, including Vernell Brown, Jr. (p), Corcoran Holt (b), Ronald Bruner, Jr and McClenty Hunter (d), plus Rudy Bird (perc). Together, they have a lively, organic ensemble sound that lends itself to group interplay even during solos. Everybody sounds alert and focused with all ears on Garrett." (Matt Collar, Allmusic; 4 uit 5 sterren)