Electric Piano
King Mystery
Buffalo Puppy Records
By George W. Harris

What do you do with music that was considered “progressive” back in the 70s, but still hangs on to that style and attitude? Retro-progressive? Classical-progressive? The NYEP, which consists of Pat Daugherty/p, Tim Givens/b and Aaron Comes/dr, has expanded with the inclusion of keyboardist Leon Gruenbaum, woodwinder Till Behler and vocalist Deanna Kirk. What has stayed the same is the early Weather Report/RTF vibe, which includes catchy melodies, fiery and high volumed interplay with jazz/rock rhythms. Nothing new under the sun, but enjoyable, except for the flower child lyrics that sound like something from The Bodhi Tree bookstore back in the 70s.