Round the Bend is an album by American jazz saxophonist Rob Brown recorded in 2001 and released on the French Bleu Regard label. It features a trio with bassist William Parker and drummer Warren Smith.
Reception
In his review for AllMusic, Glenn Astarita states "The band sustains a flexible disposition via fragmented rhythmic exercises and Brown's homogeneous blend of soul-stirring choruses and verbose dialogues." The All About Jazz review by John Kelman notes that "The interplay, especially between Parker and Brown, is strong; this is free playing with a purpose, a sense of direction, and a sense of construction."Kelman, John. Round the Bend review at All About Jazz
Track listing All compositions by Rob Brown except as indicated "Lampost Ring" – 9:52 "Ripples – 9:34 "Unwind" – 10:20 "A Flower is a Lovesome Thing" (Billy Strayhorn) – 12:08 "Loaded Hand" –9:24 "A Whirl" – 2:48 "Unfurling" – 10:27
Personnel Rob Brown – alto sax William Parker – bass Warren Smith – drums
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