Mike Clark’s Itai Doshin showcases the drummer’s continued evolution as both a bandleader and creative force, bringing together a powerhouse lineup for music that is as deep in groove as it is in substance. With Eddie Henderson on trumpet, Craig Handy on tenor saxophone, Patrice Rushen on piano and Rhodes, and Henry “The Skipper” Franklin […]
Mike Clark’s Itai Doshin showcases the drummer’s continued evolution as both a bandleader and creative force, bringing together a powerhouse lineup for music that is as deep in groove as it is in substance. With Eddie Henderson on trumpet, Craig Handy on tenor saxophone, Patrice Rushen on piano and Rhodes, and Henry “The Skipper” Franklin on bass, the ensemble draws on decades of collective experience to create a sound that effortlessly merges hard bop, funk, and other genres. The interplay between the group is sharp and engaging, with Clark’s drumming at the center, propelling and shaping the direction without overshadowing the voices around him. The result is a recording that speaks to unity and vitality, qualities that the Buddhist term in the title embodies.
