Round the Bend (album)

Round the Bend is an album by American jazz saxophonist Rob Brown recorded in 2001 and released on the French Bleu Regard label. It features a trio with bassist William Parker and drummer Warren Smith.

Reception

In his review for AllMusic, Glenn Astarita states "The band sustains a flexible disposition via fragmented rhythmic exercises and Brown's homogeneous blend of soul-stirring choruses and verbose dialogues." The All About Jazz review by John Kelman notes that "The interplay, especially between Parker and Brown, is strong; this is free playing with a purpose, a sense of direction, and a sense of construction."

Track listing

1. "Lampost Ring" – 9:52
2. "Ripples – 9:34
3. "Unwind" – 10:20
4. "A Flower is a Lovesome Thing" (Billy Strayhorn) – 12:08
5. "Loaded Hand" –9:24
6. "A Whirl" – 2:48
7. "Unfurling" – 10:27

Personnel

• Rob Brown – alto sax
• William Parker – bass
• Warren Smith – drums

References