''The Jaz Life'' is an album by the American jazz trumpeter

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Reception

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'' called the album "spirited and bluesy," writing that Thompson "is a real talent."

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reviewer Michael G. Nastos stated: "these six compositions are not only life-affirming, but acknowledgments to such important icons as John Coltrane, Art Blakey, Miles Davis, and some of their important sidemen, who have inspired Thompson during his struggle with a rare lymphomatic cancer ... Thompson really hits the note consistently with this band of modern mainstream jazz masters performing at their best. Recommended."

Track listing

All compositions by Malachi Thompson except where noted # "In Walked John" – 7:08 # " My Romance" ( Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart) – 9:23 # "

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) – 6:39 # "Lucky Seven" – 12:07

Personnel

– trumpet * Joe Ford – alto saxophone, soprano saxophone * Carter Jefferson – tenor saxophone *Kirk Brown – piano * Harrison Bankhead – bass *Nasar Abadey – drums *Richard Lawrence – congas

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Jaz Life, The Malachi Thompson albums 1992 albums Delmark Records albums Albums produced by Bob Koester