Ancestral Tongues reunited Brian Groder with core members of his band, based at the time in
Philadelphia: Michael Mee, saxophones
J. C. Feil, soprano sax
Kevin Kuhn, guitar
Craig Thomas, bass
Tony Vigilante, drums |
 | | "Trumpeter Brian Groder leads a capable ensemble
through [performances] which are interesting, tender, and well-delivered. Kevin Kuhn's guitar work shades the procession with subtle, brief strums, adding some unexpectedly
rhythmic responses to the horns soloists. Amidst the slower ballads, the uptempo swing of 'Lee's Label' stands out as the finest piece, with some heated tenor from Michael Mee
which frays at the edges of his quick triplets and trills and some high spirited trumpeting from Groder. With all eight
pieces contributed by the session's leader, this is a nice inside jazz disc with much to offer those who yearn for more ballads, nicely crafted heads, and compelling solo work
from all." — Andy Bartlett, Cadence Magazine |
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