People Like Us...No Really

• Artist: Joel Forrestor
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• Release Date: April 22, 1997
• Total Time: 63:48
• Type: Instrumental
• Genre: Jazz

Review

Anyone who enjoyed Joel Forrestor's work with the Microscopic Septet should check out this CD. Forrestor's quirky piano lines within his works come across jaunty and stimulating. Baritone saxophonist Claire Daly, also simultaneously holding the same chair in the big band Diva, is a strong player able hold to her own against any of the current players of her instrument, which she does on several tracks with guest Dave Sewelson. "Don't Ask Me Now" is obviously inspired by Monk's tune, but still manages to sound fresh. "Dodo" is a wild bop theme in honor of pianist Dodo Marmarosa; also enjoyable is the calypso-flavored "Bright Time." Bassist Dave Hofstra and drummer Denis Charles provide solid rhythm support. ~ Ken Dryden, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Monkey in the Middle	Joel Forrester	Joel Forrester & People Like Us	(2:44)
Wait for the Word	Joel Forrester	Joel Forrester & People Like Us	(7:31)
Don't Ask Me Now	Joel Forrester	Joel Forrester & People Like Us	(7:35)
I Wonder	Joel Forrester	Joel Forrester & People Like Us	(7:24)
Dodo	Joel Forrester	Joel Forrester & People Like Us	(5:57)
Your Political Movie	Joel Forrester	Joel Forrester & People Like Us	(8:02)
Blues for Duke Jordan	Joel Forrester	Joel Forrester & People Like Us	(7:10)
The Cop-Out	Joel Forrester	Joel Forrester & People Like Us	(6:09)
Two Sisters	Joel Forrester	Joel Forrester & People Like Us	(4:40)
Bright Time	Joel Forrester	Joel Forrester & People Like Us	(6:36)

Credits

Thomas Molesky (Design), Donald Elfman (Producer), David Sewelson (Sax (Baritone)), Claire Daly (Producer), Joel Forrester (Piano), Joel Forrester & People Like Us (Performer), Dave Hofstra (Producer), Joel Forrester (Producer), Denis Charles (Producer), Peter Keepnews (Liner Notes), Dave Hofstra (Bass), Claire Daly (Sax (Baritone)), George Griffin (Illustrations), Denis Charles (Drums)