Gregory Charles Royal - Dream Come True [Japanese Remastered] (2008)

An inconspicuous looking album – but a really great one too, and a wonderful set of 70s soul jazz numbers that would be right at home on Strata East! Gregory Charles Royal heads up the group on trombone, and he's also working here with a young Geri Allen – who's tones on piano are brightly soaring and filled with spirit – really igniting the album with a strong sense of energy! Royal's trombone phrasing is a bit like that of Dick Griffin at the time – a strong change from 60s use of the instrument, and a bit more compressed – set down nicely with the rest of the group in a groove that's totally great. Other players include Warren Taylor on tenor and flute, Jeff Corbett on drums, and Clarence Lavelle Seay on bass – and titles include "Dancer", "Spirit Cry", "Curtis", "For You", and "Dream Come True". © 1996-2013, Dusty Groove, Inc.