Bassist and composer Billy Mohler has always had a knack for infectious grooves and for putting together small groups that work wonders. He does it again on Covell, an extraordinary collection of six original compositions and an exciting rendition of an Ornette Coleman tune, all marked by structural clarity and engrossing melodic development. Touching on themes like mortality, loss, betrayal, Native American roots, and family, Mohler couldn’t have chosen better collaborators: saxophonist Mark Turner and drummer Joe LaBarbera are excellent, sculpting a flexible repertory that hits hard with formidable teamwork, powerful soloing, and impactful emotional arc.
With an indie-rock stance, “The Reckoning” alternates tempos, going from a straight-eight…

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