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Recorded in Osaka, Japan and Miami, this eclectic collection of songs is influenced by bassist-composer Jamie Ousley's travels around the world. However, the melodic themes and compositions remain true to his home. 'I've lived away from home for a long time, like so many of us do,' he notes, 'but my heart is still there in the mountains of Tennessee, and it's reflected in my music.' The highly acclaimed rhythm section of Ousley's debut CD 'O Sorriso Dela' returns for this new project, with Phillip Strange on piano, Larry Marshall on drums, and Jamie Ousley himself on double bass. Multi-instrumentalist Ira Sullivan is featured prominently on six of the tracks playing flugel horn, soprano saxophone, and alto flute. Ed Calle is featured on soprano saxophone in a heart-felt reprise of the title cut 'Back Home' presented here as a bonus track. The renowned Costa Rican percussionist Carlomagno Araya (with Ruben Blades, Paquito D'Rivera, Nestor Torres, Eddie Gomez, etc.) brings a Latin flavor to many of the tracks, and Venezuelan concert master violinist Jhonny Mendoza is beautifully featured on violin, mandolin, cuatro, and maracas. Three distinct vocalists present Ousley's debut compositions complete with lyrics. The title cut 'Back Home' was co-written and performed by SAMM, who regularly tours and performs with Ousley as the 'Unorthodox Duo,' with just bass and vocals. Miami native LeNard Rutledge, in his deep baritone voice, delivers Ousley's heart-felt lament 'So Long' to a lost loved one. Finally, rising star Japanese vocalist Nanami Morikawa sings the children's bedtime 'Prayer' with the voice of an angel. The eleven tracks feature eight new original compositions as well as a Flamenco inspired arrangement of 'My Favorite Things,' and a Cuban Danzon version of Chopin's Nocturne in E-flat. The entire recording encompasses influences that span the globe, yet it's clear that to Jamie Ousley, 'Back Home' is where the heart is.
Jamie Ousley plays Double Bass and is the mind behind this very satisfying album of just about the purest jazz around. Every one of the musicians in his group are fine soloists in their own right - Phillip Strange, piano, Larry Marshall, drums, Ira Sullivan, soprano sax/also flute/flugel horn, Ed Calle, soprano sax, Carlomagno Araya, percussion, Jhonny Mendoza, violin, mandolin, cuatro, maracas, and SAMM, LeNard Rutledge and Nanami Morikawa, vocals. But what keeps this excellent group of numbers so well grounded is the very present solid bass line of Jamie Ousley. It is a secure feeling that pervades every selection. And if one track on this CD deserves special mention it would be thee title track - 'Back Home'. It all comes together here in a manner that makes even those who don't 'get' jazz believers. Grady Harp, May 10
