Kenny Wellington - In Retrospect

2012 release from trumpet player Kenny Wellington, who was an original founder member of the groups Light of the World and Beggar & Co. In Retrospect pays homage to the tradition of the great works of musicians like Donald Byrd and his work with the Mizell Brothers with tracks like 'Free Your Mind' and 'Dream Land' being set firmly in this direction. There is a great reworking of the track 'Bahia' which was originally co produced by Kenny and Richard Bull well known for his fine work with Incognito. 'Rain Dance' is more akin to the work of the great Woody Shaw. There is also the influence in the playing of Nat Adderley, with a definite nod in the direction of some of the great work that Marcus Miller produced for the great Miles Davis.