The word "humorous" is seldom used to describe avant-garde jazz, but there
are a few exceptions to that rule. Trombonist Ray
Andersonand
the
Reptet can be
delightfully humorous, and humor is clearly one of Talibam!'s strong points
on *Boogie in the Breeze Blocks*. Pianist/keyboardist Matthew
Motteland
drummer Kevin
Shea (the
leaders of the New York City-based group) aren't jazz purists or acoustic
snobs by any stretch of the imagination, but free jazz is a major ingredient
on this 2009 release