New CD "The Undying Spirit" from drummer E.J. Strickland on Strick Muzik

Drummer E.J. Strickland has a new release called "The Undying Spirit" on the Strick Muzik label.  Joined by Jaleel Shaw - Alto Sax, his brother Marcus Strickland - Tenor & Soprano Saxophones, Luis Perdomo - Piano, and Linda Oh - Bass.  An incredible recording that quickly grabbed my full attention just a few bars into the first tune which by the way is called "Ride".  And a great ride it is throughout.



There are 10 tunes on the disc, nine of them composed by the leader himself.  The one exception is a Cedar Walton composition "Hingsight".  This is one of those recordings that truly proves that Jazz is in good hands as it evolves and shifts moving forward.