Pianist Hilton Ruiz mixes together elements of salsa, r&b, funk and jazz but, instead of his music becoming some type of hybrid, the result is a very danceable variety of jazz that is both accessible and challenging. Ruiz, whose main influence is McCoy Tyner, gathered together a very interesting assortment of players for Strut. Trumpeter Lew Soloff contributes some high notes and leads the horn riffing, trombonist Dick Griffin's extroverted trombone is witty in its short spots, Sam Rivers (mostly on tenor) and percussionist Mongo Santamaria add their sounds to the brew and guitarist Rodney Jones is second only to Ruiz in taking solo honors. It is particularly rewarding to hear a Latin remake of "The Sidewinder" and many of the other good-natured melodies are catchy. Strut should be able to win over both jazz fans and those listeners who claim to not understand or be able to appreciative creative music. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
Rodney Jones (Bass), Rodney Jones (Guitar), Sam Rivers (Sax (Soprano)), Sam Rivers (Sax (Tenor)), Hilton Ruiz (Piano), Hilton Ruiz (Main Performer), Lew Soloff (Trumpet), Robert Ameen (Percussion), Robert Ameen (Drums), Robert Ameen (Timbales), Steve Berrios (Percussion), Steve Berrios (Drums), Steve Berrios (Timbales), Francisco Centeno (Bass (Electric)), Dick Griffin (Trombone), Tony May (Engineer), Ed Michel (Producer), Mongo Santamaria (Conga), Pietro Alfieri (Art Direction), Pietro Alfieri (Design), Ria Lewerke (Art Direction), Ria Lewerke (Design), Brian Davis (Photography)
Asheville, NC-based ska-funk combo Strut formed in 1999. Agent Ishi (vocals), Biko Casini (percussion), Patrick Thomas (drums), and brothers Casey (guitar) and Elijah Cramer (bass) all grew up on the Summertown, TN, commune The Farm. Strut issued their debut album, About Time, in 2003. A relentless tour schedule, highlighted by a trio of side-stage appearances at the 2005 Bonnaroo Festival, preceded the release of the band's follow-up effort, Non-Hostile Takeover. ~ Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide
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