Colin Dean
Shiwasu
www.rootsandgrooves.com
By George W. Harris

Bassist/composer Colin dean leads an empathetic quartet through a collection of creative originals plus a couple well arranged standards. Along with Sean Nowell/ts-ss, Colin Staranahan and the gentle fingers of Rachel Z/p, he produces open and spacious pieces like the easy to like “Growth” and “Wakan.” Nowell’s soprano on the former is warm and clean, while Rachel Z’s touch throughout simply glistens. The take of “My Ship” and “My Romance” have a nice modern edge to them, with Dean’s bass flexible yet firm. A nice and gracious product.