Reflect (album)

Reflect is an album by trombonist Curtis Fowlkes and his band Catfish Corner. Fowlkes's only release as a leader, it was issued in 1999 by Knitting Factory Records. The album also features saxophonist Sam Furnace, trumpeter Russ Johnson, guitarist Duncan Cleary, keyboardist Ted Cruz, double bassist Carlos Henderson, drummer J. T. Lewis, and, on one track, vocalist Sheila Prevost.[1][2][3]

Reflect
Studio album by
Curtis Fowlkes and Catfish Corner
Released1999
StudioNew York City
GenreJazz
LabelKnitting Factory
KFR - 246
ProducerCurtis Fowlkes, Ted Cruz

Reception
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
All About Jazz[4]
AllMusic[1]

In a review for AllMusic, Michael G. Nastos stated that the band's "collective sounds cross many improvisational demarcations, but is rooted in the post-bop originality of the '50s," and wrote: "Much very good bordering on great jazz to be heard here, and we suspect just a scraping of the surface for what Fowlkes and his friends have in store in the not too distant future. Recommended with no reservation."[1]

Glenn Astarita of All About Jazz commented: "Fowlkes sparkles as a bandleader, composer and soloist along with his equally adept and zealous supporting cast... the music is cool, sleek, boisterous and happening! The band is tight and the compositions are strong – which adds up to a very pleasant and enjoyable listening experience and a nice contrast to all of the complexities found in every day life."[4]

Writing for JazzTimes, Harvey Pekar remarked: "Reflect is sort of an advanced post-bop CD with a fusion element... Fowlkes' playing is forceful, even volatile, like a modern J. C. Higginbotham, using wide interval leaps and excitingly employing the upper register, but he also exhibits a big, lush tone... Now that Fowlkes has gotten started, hopefully he'll be cutting albums more frequently. As impressive a disc as Reflect is, it only begins to demonstrate his abilities."[5]

Track listing
  1. "Treasure Chest" (Curtis Fowlkes) – 6:32
  2. "What Was...Is" (Curtis Fowlkes) – 6:13
  3. "Blue Teardrops Falling" (Curtis Fowlkes) – 10:40
  4. "Ashe" (Curtis Fowlkes) – 6:28
  5. "Sacred Monsters" (Curtis Fowlkes) – 7:33
  6. "Walker Snead" (Curtis Fowlkes) – 6:00
  7. "The Coaster" (Grachan Moncur III) – 6:31
  8. "When I Fall in Love" (Victor Young, Edward Heyman) – 5:26
  9. "Reflect" (Curtis Fowlkes, Sheila Prevost) – 3:06

Personnel
  • Curtis Fowlkes – trombone
  • Sam Furnace – alto saxophone
  • Russ Johnson – trumpet
  • Duncan Cleary – guitar (tracks 6 and 9)
  • Ted Cruz – electric piano, organ, synthesizer
  • Carlos Henderson – double bass
  • J. T. Lewis – drums
  • Sheila Prevost – vocals (track 9)

References
  1. Nastos, Michael G. "Curtis Fowlkes: Reflect". AllMusic. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
  2. "Curtis Fowlkes and Catfish Corner: Reflect". Jazz Music Archives. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
  3. Fitzgerald, Michael (October 2, 2011). "Curtis Fowlkes Leader Entry". JazzDiscography.com. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
  4. Astarita, Glenn (October 1, 1999). "Curtis Fowlkes: Catfish Corner - Reflect". All About Jazz. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
  5. Pekar, Harvey (March 1, 2000). "Curtis Fowlkes". JazzTimes. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
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