Dixon, Rob
Naptown Soul
Throughout this recording, Dixon demonstrates why he's become a defining voice of Indianapolis jazz. His playing moves effortlessly between power and nuance, from the roaring tenor saxophone on "Four One" to the lyrical soprano textures of Marvin Gaye's "I Want You." Naptown Soul is not only a masterful celebration of soul jazz music -- it's also a document of Rob Dixon's evolution as a vital voice in contemporary jazz, and a tribute to a city whose contributions to the music have often gone unrecognized, even as they helped shape jazz in lasting and profound ways