![]() He moves to a bossa-nova beat on “Literal.” “The Force of Gravity” is a waltz. “The Bluest Eyes” was inspired by a Toni Morrison novel. Ornette Coleman could’ve written “Lawn Darts.” Plus he’s literate. “A Child Not Yet Born” could’ve been one of those great Coltrane ballads. And he doesn’t just take from fellow trumpet men. “Affectionately Roy” is for another influence, Roy Hargrove. Heavily influenced by Freddie Hubbard, he can also funk it up with the best of ‘em (as evidenced by his stageside antics with the likes of Parliament-Funkadelic and Stevie Wonder) but he can also easy-slide into a swing or post-bop groove. Oregon trumpeter Farnell Newton hits a home run with his third CD, Feel The Love. Another winner from Posi-Tone! Producer Marc Free can do no wrong.
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