Wayne Horvitz and Sweeter Than The Day
A Walk In The Dark
Wayne Horvitz Music
By George W. Harris

Pianist Wayne Horvitz leads a stellar quartet that includes guitarist
Timothy Young, bassist Keith Lowe and drummer Eric Eagle on this bluesy
and boppy collection of clever originals. The front line of guitar and
piano creates an open and airy feel to these 11 chamber-like tunes.
Ambling blues like the title tune, "A Walk In The Rain" and "Inference"
have infectious grooves to them that lay just right on the soul. Lowe's
bass work is essential for keeping these slow cooker's sizzling.
Romantic ballads like "Good Shepherd" feature Horwitz's dark and
ruminative piano work combined with Young's ethereal guitar musings.
Subtle yet edgy pieces like "A Moment for Andrew" have deceptively
intricate moments, able to combine cleverness with deep grooves.
Eagle's incessant and sturdy drumming keeps the music snapping along
the entire disc. Lot's of worthwhile music presented with a forward
direction in mind.