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I was pleasantly surprised by how listenable this album is. The range in tunes and arrangements kept me interested and felt as comfortable to settle into as my favorite listening chair.
Songs groove along nicely, ballads are moody and engaging, and mid- and up-tempo tunes reveal compelling interplay among the musicians. My favorite is "I Remember Clifford", a moody tune with a beautiful melody and a "Ben Webster" vibe on the sax.
Overall, the musical stream carried me along effortlessly, at once being both relaxed and engaging.