Colin Steele - Twilight Dreams

A beautifully conceived and executed set by Scottish trumpeter and composer Colin Steele. Mellow and melodic without being in the least backward-looking, Steele�s music has instant appeal. He is a superb instrumentalist, but never succumbs to the temptation to show off his technique. If pushed to find a comparison, I would say that he reminds me slightly of the master of understatement, the late Art Farmer, but Steele is definitely his own man. The band consists of three top Scottish musicians, pianist Dave Milligan, bassist Brian Shiels and drummer John Rae - plus a southern interloper in the form of saxophonist Julian Arg�elles. Together they make a beautifully crisp ensemble sound. The Observer