Haggis Horns Trumpeter Malcolm Strachan has produced another really strong album featuring 7 new jazz grooves ‘Look On The Bright Side’. ‘Leave it All behind’ is a lovely breezy upper tempo track. ‘Latin Soul Shaker’ is what you might expect from the title that has a 60s British Jazz vibe and a latin/soul vybe, one for the jazz dancers. ‘The Eclipse’ has a more complex almost Afro rhythm, Malcolm’s flugelhorn to the fore, and a nice solo from saxophonist Athell Ransome.
‘Quest For Love’ is another upbeat track featuring incidental female vocals from Tanje Daese, who also vocalises on ‘Let Love Lead The Way’. ‘Step on it’ is another nice jazz dancer. ‘That’s The Way It Goes’ takes it a little slower. A nice album throughout showcasing Malcolm as a leader.
