Maxwell’s House review by JazzWeekly.com
Published on May 16th, 2010
Alto saxist Shawn Maxwell grinds though ten originals on this highly caffeinated set with Matt Nelson/p, Kevin Martinez/b and Brandon Dickert/dr. He is latte light on the waltzing “Ava,” while being as thick as mocha on “Dangerous Curves” which includes some buzzing horn work. The tricky interplay between horn, piano and drums on the snappy “Shuffled” will wake you up liked an iced expresso, while Nelson’s work on “Sector 7-G” foams like a cappuccino. Maxwell’s House brims with delight-good till the last drop.
