Rebecca Coupe Franks
Check The Box
RCF Records
www.rebeccacoupefranks.com
By George W. Harris

Rebecca Coupe Franks plays trumpet, flugelhorn and even sings a bit on this impressively attractive disc that finds her leading a band with Luis Perdomo/p-key, Mary Ann McSweeney/b and Richie Morales/dr. Besides showing impressive chops and range on latin tunes like “Exposure” and the title track, she demonstrates sophisticated composing skills. Tunes like the cascading “Chase” or the swaggering “New & Now” beg repeated listenings, while “Exposure Duo” with Perdomo is as delicate as a morning rose. She and Summer Carrie share a few vocal duties, ranging from the funky “Be The People” to the fragrant “Life Has Just Begun.” Her heart seems to be in the latin side of jazz, which is no problem to these ears. Quite attractive sounds here.