Though the title may sound like a martial arts film, Anthony’s Wilson’s House of the Singing Blossoms is pure, jovial jazz. The guitarist is well known for touring with Diana Krall, but he is a good player in his own right.
His last nonet release came in 2006, so it is a treat to see where the years have led Wilson. With eight other hard-working musicians, he forms an exceptional group whose members play and sway with each other easily. The decent variety of material further offers the ensemble chances to flex their musical muscles.
Most of the tracks included are arrangements of songs by artists such as John Lennon/Paul McCartney, Keith Jarrett, Ben Wendel and others. Two of the tunes, which Wilson plays…
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