Barbara Martin - Eyes on the Horizon (2010)

The ten-song setlist is all originals, filled with a lyrical sophistication and playfulness that continues to unfold with each listening. The band includes some of the best players from the DC/Annapolis/Baltimore jazz scene, including veteran Charlie Byrd sideman Chuck Redd on drums and vibes, and his brother Robert on piano. Martin’s regular bassist Steve Wolf anchors the core trio but longtime collaborator Mac Walter, whose magnificent acoustic guitarwork is always a marvel to hear, appears in only a few places. This time out, Martin has chosen a more traditional piano trio motif with occasional horn accents.

Robert Redd - piano
Chuck Redd - drums and vibes
Steve Wolf - bass
Mac Walter -guitar
Matt Finley - flugelhorn
Bruce Swaim - saxophone
John Jensen - trombone