submitted on Thu, 02/07/2008 - 07:06 in Jazz Group by Mike_Longo 
During its first seconds, Trombonilla's Terminal Clarity: Live at the Jazz Gallery sounds like a band tuning up or a bit of traffic gridlock with an impatient honk or two. But then it advances full swing into an enjoyable post-bop exploration worthy of intent listening.
Luis Bonilla, a talented and focused New York-based trombone player, performs in several well-regarded big bands, including the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, Mingus Big Band and Arturo Oa€(TM)Farrilla€~s AfroCuban Jazz Orchestra. But here, on this CD of originals recorded live at New Yorka€(TM)s Jazz Gallery, he gives voice to his own inclinations in an idiosyncratic journey of free jazz that incorporates Latin rhythms with other sinewy sounds...
Source: allaboutjazz
Author: Laurel Gross
