Jim Cooper - Nutville

Jazz vibist Jim Cooper's second Delmark CD, Nutville, was originally issued in 1992. "... a warm wind blowing out of the Windy City, a suave mainstream session highlighted by solid solo work from the vibist with multi-instrumentalist bravura by Ira Sullivan." Down Beat "... The vibist establishes a strong claim to be the Thelonious Monk of his instrument... then Cooper shows off substantial symmetry and lyricism on ballads as well as a real affinity for the Latin tinge" - Cadence. Jim Cooper, vibes; Ira Sullivan, trumpet, tenor and soprano sax; Bob Dogan (who contributes three original compositions), piano; Dan DeLorenzo, bass: Charlie Braugham, drums; Alejo Poveda, percussion. Nine songs, 62 minutes.