The Bukky Leo Quartet, Clifford Jarvis - Evolution (2020) [Hi-Res]

This release was scheduled for release just before the untimely passing of legendary drummer Tony Allen whom Bukky spent his formative years as a Saxophonist. This work is a throwback from the 80s. Clifford Jarvis had just landed in town from his world tour with Sun Ra. The UK Jazz rebirth was in full swing. One couldn't pass on the opportunity to work with this gentle giant. The project was conceived from touring the last Moles album River Nile with Mark Mondesir on drums. However this project evolved to be coined Evolution.

This whole collection is utterly enjoyable, headlong music, straightforward in conception and wonderfully performed in a true collective improvised style. The recording is not, of course, of pristine digital quality but the spirit of the music more than compensates.

Tracklist:
01. The Bukky Leo Quartet - Waltz for Joe (feat. Clifford Jarvis) (09:15)
02. The Bukky Leo Quartet - Mad House (feat. Clifford Jarvis) (03:37)
03. The Bukky Leo Quartet - Mr CP (Conceptual Personality) [feat. Clifford Jarvis] (06:04)
04. The Bukky Leo Quartet - Trouble in Mind (05:26)
05. The Bukky Leo Quartet - Jarvis on Heat / The Edge (04:20)
06. The Bukky Leo Quartet - Dubai (04:49)
07. The Bukky Leo Quartet - Bata (Yoruba Shoes) (08:20)