Dean Taba may have recently left hustle-bustle Los Angeles for hang-loose Hawaii, but his playing and composing has lost none of its big-city edge. Taba is an accomplished doubler, but for The Camarillo Waltz he focused on his upright, here recorded with deep lowfrequency resonance and a rich, burnished midrange. The ten tunes showcase Taba’s compositional sophistication and flexibility; they range from quirky blues heads to hip stoptime funk to abstract, textural ballads. His band, anchored at the trap kit by Kendall Kay, is skilled and sensitive. Taba’s tunes seem fun to play, and thanks to the Internet, you can find out for yourself. Go to www.deantaba.com for free charts of everything.

 

Bass Player Magazine

27 October 2008