doug watkins quintet soulnik cd album ltd re rm Wunderwerke Dis-tu Vrai

Dis-tu Vrai

showcasing her ability to anchor complex arrangements with her assured vocal presence

The combination of his musicianship with contemporary funk production gives the album immediate appeal

painting vivid characters and scenarios that linger in memory

doug watkins quintet soulnik cd album ltd re rm Wunderwerke Dis-tu VraiDoug Watkins was a Philadelphia born pianist and composer active in the hard bop scene. Soulnik, released in 1994 on Original Jazz Classics Prestige, captures the essence of modal jazz exploration from that era. The quintet delivers sophisticated arrangements that blend hard bop's soulful directness with modal improvisation, creating intricate yet accessible grooves. Watkins' piano playing is warm and inventive, pushing and pulling against the tightly