The greatly anticipated second release from a group described as “…a swinging, tight and vibrant band, rooted deeply in the bop tradition.”
— Ken Franckling, Jazz Notes
“Smilessence” is a deeply grooving session from beginning to end! Each member of the quartet (Reggie Pittman – trumpet/flugelhorn, Loren Daniels – piano/elec. piano/organ, Mike Richmond – bass, Jonathon Peretz – drums) shines throughout this recording. This “working band” of seasoned jazz performers digs in and delivers the “goods” on the great variety of rhythmic feels that comprise “Smilessence”. From up tempo burners to funk, reggae, calypso and ballads, the 11 original compositions and arrangements by Daniels and Pittman grab your ears and never let go! “Smilessence” is here put on the box and feel your smile begin!
1. Knee Hi to a Bee (Bop!) 6:13
2. Sco-Ho-Ho 8:04
3. Consternation 4:45
4. There is No Greater Love 6:47
5. You Better Say Alice 7:53
6. Smilessence 6:02
7. Change 6:49
8. 2 Hip 2B 6:16
9. Straight Up 5:18
10. Shaky Leg (Pt. 2) 6:34
11. And It Goes…On 10:06
Reggie Pittman - trumpet / flugelhorn
Loren Daniels - piano / elec. piano / organ
Mike Richmond - bass
Jonathon Peretz - drums
