Trumpeter Malcolm Strachan’s recordings seem to get better with each release. Strachan’s latest, “Look On The Bright Side” may be his best album yet. Right from the start with the opener “Leave It All Behind”, you know you’re in the right place. Strachan’s soothing melodic flurries float on top of a tight rhythm section. The euphoric strings lift the tune to another level. “Quest For Love” is brimming with energy. The formula remains the same only this time it’s elevated with heavenly vocal harmonies from Tanja Daese, aka Lucinda Slim. The album builds towards another winner, “That’s The Way it Goes”. Strachan’s emotive melodies engulf you like a cool pillow. The arrangements here are joyous and the musicians are in top form. Strachan’s path to this point began with an ode to early Blue Note recordings. With this release the infectious groove is the centerpiece. It will grab you and hold onto you. You won’t resist.
https://malcolmstrachan.bandcamp.com/album/look-on-the-bright-side
