Music Review

Space Available (1997)

Bill Watrous
Reviewed by Chip Deffaa | May 30, 1997
EW's GRADE
B+

Details Lead Performance: Bill Watrous; Genre: Jazz

Space Available is the second album by trombonist Bill Watrous' band since its 1978 founding — and the first to capture its driving vitality. Savor the intricate sax on ''Mama Lama Samba'' and the shouting brass on ''Village Dance'' followed by a remarkable multiphonics coda by Watrous. One problem: Fans may wish Watrous' shimmering horns were featured a bit more. B+

Originally posted May 30, 1997 Published in issue #381 May 30, 1997 Order article reprints

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