Trumpeter
Sean Jones certainly covers a great deal of musical ground on
Gemini. The music ranges from the hard boppish "In Her Honor," a hint of 1960s lyrical
Freddie Hubbard on "Rain of Patience," and the medium-tempo "Blues for Matt B." to some more electronic, funky, and even fusionish selections. The music on
Gemini keeps one guessing throughout and
Jones plays well in every setting. The other soloists, which at various times include Tim Fuller on alto and flute, the tenors of
Ron Blake and Walter Smith III, trombonist
Andre Hayward, and pianist
Mulgrew Miller among others, are utilized to their best advantage, but it is the warm sound and versatility of
Jones that makes
Gemini a consistent success. ~ Scott Yanow