Robin Eubanks' "Mental Images"

[Larry Kart]

Picked up a copy for 50 cents at a local library sale today of Robin Eubanks' 1994 album "Mental Images." The lineup includes Randy Brecker, Dave Holland, Kevin Eubanks, Antonio Hart, Michael Cain, et al. and the feel is Afro-Beatish at times. The leader himself, not my favorite trombonist, is in good form, but what knocked me out was the drumming of Gene Jackson, interacting with African percussionist Kimati Dinizulu. What a groove they get, and it's more than just a groove -- Jackson's playing is really orchestral. Best 50 cents I'll ever spend probably.

[Mark Stryker]

Now THAT'S a good deal.

Re: Jackson. I heard him once with Herbie Hancock in a trio. (The bassist was Kenny Davis.) Herbie and Jackson really got loose with the forms. Great stuff. Good drummer.

[jlhoots]

I'd pay $1 for it.