# CD review: Robben Ford, Bill Evans – The Sun Room 2019: Video, CD cover

- Link: https://jazzblues.eu/2019/11/19/cd-review-robben-ford-bill-evans-the-sun-room-2019-video-cd-cover/
- Published: 2019-11-19T21:27:38+01:00
- Author: https://JazzBlues.EU

**The Sun Room is exactly what you get when two legendary musicians join forces 
together, in this case virtuoso jazz/blues guitarist Robben Ford and acclaimed saxophonist
Bill Evan, the duo joined by current Steely Dan drummer Keith Carlock and bassist
James Genus, who has played with the likes of Lee Konitz, Michael Brecker, Branford
Marsalis and Chick Corea. It’s a recipe for success ladies and gentleman!**

Featuring Ford & Evans original compositions, _The Sun Room_ contains a total of
nine tracks, all fused with elements of swinging jazz and emotional blues. “Star
Time” and “Catch a Ride” both are chock full of groove and a myriad of solo spots,
while “Big Mama” pulsates and oozes, Rob Aries adding in some atmospheric organ 
and Ford launching into a sizzling solo before being joined by his partner in crime
Evans. “Gold On My Shoulder” is a blues pop number with some strong vocals courtesy
of Ford, and the laid back “Pixies” is a jazzy number with plenty of melodic explorations
from Evans. The sax master takes over on vocals for the more blues-rock oriented“
Insomnia”, while the two lengthy closing tracks “Strange Days” and “Bottle Opener”
contain a wealth of electric & acoustic guitar textures from Ford that allow Evans
to soar to the heavens, the latter also a great vehicle for the rhythm team to go
into overdrive.

Classy stuff all around from these masterful musicians, _The Sun Room_ is a must
hear for jazz and blues fans alike.

**Tracks**

01. Star Time
 02. Catch A Ride 03. Big Mama 04. Gold On My Shoulder 05. Pixies 
06. Something In The Rose 07. Insomnia 08. Strange Days 09. Bottle Opener

**Robben Ford – guitar**
 **Bill Evans – tenor sax** **Rob Aries – key** **James
Genus – bass** **Keith Carlock – drums**

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