A survivor of the 1960s,
Reuben Wilson
's organ style is an outgrowth of that of
Jimmy Smith
. He performs a variety of funky and bluesy originals,
R&B
tunes, and basic material.
Wilson
's interplay with guitarist
Melvin Sparks
is consistently impressive, altoist
Cochemea Gastelum
adds some variety to the music, and drummer
Mike Clark
is an asset. The band is tight and brings back the sound of the classic organ combo, even though it utilizes an alto rather than the usual tenor. This is fun music, easily recommended to fans of
soul-jazz
. ~ Scott Yanow