HERLIN RILEY – NEW DIRECTIONS (MACK AVENUE)

Legendary New Orleans drummer fields his first date as a leader in some time. Herlin is rock solid and capable of playing in many different settings. 7 of the 10 songs are original compositions from the drummer who should record as a leader a little more often. Nice interplay between Bruce Harris(trumpet) and Godwin Louis(tenor/soprano sax)         (dc)