Superblue (band)

Superblue was an American jazz ensemble that released two albums for Blue Note Records in 1988 and 1989.[1][2] It was led by Don Sickler.[3] The ensemble played in the hard bop style of Blue Note acts of the 1950s and 1960s.[4]

The Los Angeles Times wrote of the ensemble's debut: "Watson's ripe-toned alto on 'Summertime' and Pierce's romping tenor on 'Sesame' are just two highlights of this excellent effort that reaffirms the lasting value of mainstream jazz."[5] The Globe and Mail determined that the second album avoids the "out-and-out revivalism with little-big-band charts that remove the tunes to some distance from their funky origins."[6]

  1. ^ AllMusic
  2. ^ Stevens, Peter (9 June 1990). "Jazz". Windsor Star. p. C2.
  3. ^ Nelson, Nels (27 July 1990). "SUPERBLUE 2". Features. Philadelphia Daily News. p. 46.
  4. ^ Fuller, Jack (26 Mar 1989). "Superblue". Arts. Chicago Tribune. p. 26.
  5. ^ Stewart, Zan (12 Apr 1989). "Superblue". Calendar. Los Angeles Times. p. 5.
  6. ^ Miller, Mark (30 Apr 1990). "Superblue 2". The Globe and Mail. p. C7.