Prairie Dog Ballet

Review

Jim Pearce is someone new to me not having heard his work before this receiving a copy of this album. I was immediately intrigued because of the album title "Prairie Dog Ballet". It’s kind of like walking into a book store when looking for a new book to read and seeing a cover and it attracts ones attention straight away, yes I believe one can judge a book by it's cover and the same I feel goes for a CD title, sometimes.

The title track opens the set listing on this CD and was taken it right away trying to imagine where and why "PRAIRIE DOG BALLET" what was Jim Pearce doing that caused him to think of such a title. It became a little clearer on hearing the second track "WHY I HAVEN'T GOT YOU", the quirky sense of humour, that's what. Jim Pearce reminds me somewhat of Bob Dorough and Dave Frishberg, you see. Fans of both will enjoy this CD along with Mr Pearce's fine piano playing. "TRUCKERS SAMBA" is as the title suggests a pleasant little ditty that will get the feet tapping with it’s easy Latin rhythm and some fine trumpet and saxophone playing.

There's a whole lot to enjoy on this album and more so if you enjoy some slightly quirky lyrics with some astute piano playing then one should consider this album for one's collection