"Working Out the Kinks" now for sale both digitall

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Hello Trumpet Herald Readers,

I hope you will take some time to check out my debut solo album, "Working Out the Kinks". It is available just in time for the holidays as a CD or digital download. You can find it at www.cdbaby.com/cd/johndover

First official review. Thanks Lynn Darroch for the write up in Jazz Scene's December issue.

Working Out the Kinks, John Dover. This ‘quintet plus one’ album by Portland trumpeter and composer Dover takes us farther into the jazz camp — but not entirely without a few of the touches that made George Benson’s most popular albums controversial among jazz fans at the time. Traditional song form rules here, whether it’s in a salsa rhythm, snapping fusion or breezing’ along in a light funk groove. There’s plenty of bluesy flourishes here, too, especially in solos by Pete Petersen on tenor sax and guitarist Mike Doolin. “Jazz in the Key of MI” is a straight ahead horn band tune.
Dover’s trumpet — muted and open — and flugelhorn take center stage, and his tone is full and impeccable. His band- mates also perform admirably, including Clay Giberson on piano and keyboards (check his solo on “The One”), Charles Neal on drums, and arranger and bassist (in this group, though he often plays trumpet elsewhere), Thomas Barber. He lends a cinematic quality to some of he tunes, especially the evocative “Puerto Morelos.” He lays down a heavy, contemporary electric bass groove that is out front on every track. Contemporary jazz, clean and sharp.
Self-produced, 2014.
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Here is another review from bassist, Kelly Roberti.

John Dover is a genuine eclectic, "Noir", personality both musically and personally. His newest CD "Working Out the Kinks" is truly a fine example of such. Sounds from the past, sounds from diverse blends of cultures, sounds from his take on many traditions, John is unique. Having recently performed in duet fashion with John, I discovered even more diversity in his alter ego, Johnny Scotch...Dashiell Hammett needs a much deserved adult beverage in the grave as Mr.Scotch carries the torch. Just pick up a copy of "Working Out the Kinks" and witness the more than world class trumpeting...I am eager to perform and record with Mr. Dover again soon. Thanks and bravo, John.

You can get the album at www.cdbaby.com/cd/johndover.

You can get more information on Johnny Scotch at www.johnnyscotjustice.com
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