Melvin Smith | Perseverance

Perseverance is the seventh recording from saxophonist Melvin Smith and it’s a wonderful effort. The production is a mix of compositions by Jimmy Heath, Robert Watson, Jr., Wayne Shorter, and Sam Rivers and originals by Smith who delivers all of it with a nice tone on both the tenor and soprano saxophones. The music is further enhanced by the contributions of Jeb Patton on piano, Greg Lewis on organ, Corcoran Holt on bass, and Jeremy Warren on drums. The excellent performances and selections make for a thoroughly enjoyable listening journey.