Vibraphonist Mark Sherman leads a tightly focused ensemble through Bop Contest, a set grounded in straight-ahead swing and seasoned interplay. The production’s outstanding lineup features Donald Vega on piano, Ron Carter on bass, Carl Allen on drums, and Joe Magnarelli on trumpet, working together across a mix of Sherman’s originals and selections by composers such […]
Vibraphonist Mark Sherman leads a tightly focused ensemble through Bop Contest, a set grounded in straight-ahead swing and seasoned interplay. The production’s outstanding lineup features Donald Vega on piano, Ron Carter on bass, Carl Allen on drums, and Joe Magnarelli on trumpet, working together across a mix of Sherman’s originals and selections by composers such as Oliver Nelson and Cedar Walton. Recorded at the hallowed Van Gelder Studio, the production delivers classic straight-ahead grooves with a fresh feeling, affirming Sherman’s standing as a modern master of the vibraphone.
