7/1/03 5:49pm
Scott Yanow (All Music Guide, LA Jazz Scene)
During this infectious set (“Time”), Bill Fulton switches quite comfortably between electric and acoustic keyboards and between fusion and soulful straight ahead jazz. Altoist Brian Scanlon (doubling on tenor) and soprano-saxophonist Tom Buckner make good use of their solo space and Carl Saunders takes a guest flugelhorn solo on “In Your Dreams.” Fulton’s original songs are consistently catchy, the musicianship of his sidemen is very high and the music makes one feel good without being simplistic. This accessible and expertly constructed set is well worth checking out.