His musicality spans the spectrum of jazz from smooth and contemporary to soul and funk. - Susan Frances, JazzReview.com
In this crazy age, everyone needs a little Sumthin' Good and Lin Rountree is just what the doctor ordered! Brimming over with hot grooves and fluid lines, trumpeter/flugelhornist Linn Rountree offers up a soulful collection of songs designed to warm even the coldest night. As DJ Fazio of JazzMonthly.com said about his 2005 release, Groovetree, "When you think ‘groove’, think Lin Rountree..."
In talking about his new release, Lin Rountree said, "Sumthin' Good was a great project to record because we didn't stray too far from what made us successful on Groovetree. Great grooves with great melodies played by great musicians. On Sumthin' Good, you will hear a progression, almost a maturation of sorts, in our sound and concepts. You will feel a little more punch on the mid-tempo songs and more soul on the easy grooves."
Punching grooves aren't all that Sumthin' Good serves up. According to Rountree, "There's a beautiful ballad ("All The Way") co-written by Roberto Valley (bassist with Paul Brown). Mr. Carl Robinson contributed "She's Just A Woman" for you reggae lovers. Perry Hughes (guitarist with Earl Klugh and Bob James) kicks in some lead guitar and a KILLER solo on "Chillin' On." There's even two vocal tracks this time, one featuring international soul sensation amp fiddler ("Kiss on Ya Soul") and the other with up-and-coming R&B superstar 19-year-old Valencia ("Get Away"). All in all, we think Sumthin' Good is indeed that. We hope you will too!"
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