24 Feb
2003
24 Feb
'03
6:30 a.m.
What the hell did Herbie do/play this yr that rated a Grammy, or even a wizened little nod?
Directions in Music. It was a crowd pleaser tribute to Miles and Coltrane. I saw them live when they came around, but I didn't bother buying the album. I enjoyed the group much more when Brecker and Hargrove shut up. Herbie played very well with drummer Brain Blade bassist and John Patitucci--he played a show stealing solo, which was far better than Brecker's solo attempt at Naima. An enjoyable evening? Yes. Grammy worthy? Probably not. Zach