The Ron Escheté Trio - Soft Winds (1996)

Tracklist

01. I'll Close My Eyes
02. Sleepwalk
03. I-5 Blues
04. Where or When
05. Because of You
06. Sweet and Lovely
07. But Beautiful
08. Soft Winds
09. Rumpled Silk Skin
10. My Romance

Soft Winds is a fine all-round showcase for guitarist Ron Eschete and his trio (which also includes bassist Todd Johnson and drummer Paul Humphrey). Most of the set is comprised of standards (best are "I'll Close My Eyes," "But Beautiful," and "My Romance") although it also includes the obscure "Sleepwalk" and a pair of basic Eschete originals ("I-5 Blues" and "Rumpled Silk Skin"). Eschete is a very consistent straight-ahead jazz improviser and both his appealing chord voicings and swinging single-note solos are well worth hearing. Recommended.

Guitar – Ron Escheté
Bass – Todd Johnson
Drums – Paul Humphrey

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