The nonet on saxophonist George Coleman’s Danger High Voltage features such names as Harold Mabern and Ray Drummond, and the group has obviously had lots of working and rehearsal time; the complicated arrangements are handled with aplomb and the group sound is excellent. Unfortunately, after repeated listens I just haven’t been able to connect with this record.
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