John Scofield/Vince Mendoza: 54 | CD review

(Universal/Emarcy)The lineup of Holland's Metropole Orchestra, a symphony ensemble with a reputation for leftfield ventures, makes up most of the 54 individuals (including some assured, if not startling horn soloists) to whom the album's title refers. The others are acclaimed crossover composer/arranger Vince Mendoza and guitar improviser John Scofield, whose pithy compositions, arranged by Mendoza, Jim McNeely and Florian Ross, make up most of the repertoire. The strings textures may bring this...

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