Ned Boynton: Press

In the blizzard of record promotion and the barrage of radio coverage it would be easy to overlook guitarist Ned Boynton's "North Beach Sound", but to do so would be your loss. It's a fine example of small-group, basically acoustic, jazz, with a repertoire of ballads and bebop, a blues and a bolero. Contributors include the legendary Mundell Lowe and the masterful Bruce Forman. It's always good to hear Jules Broussard, whose saxophone provides sonic variety; and the interactions between Ned, Jules and bassist Bing Nathan reveal the legacy of their regular gigs in North Beach.

Ned Boynton's North Beach Sound is a favorite at the Smithsonian's Jazz Café and this new album should leave little doubt as to what audiences have found so appealing. The choice of material and excellent small group arrangements are complemented by Ned's luxurious tone and on-the-mark sense of space and time. With a supporting cast that includes Mundell Lowe and Bruce Forman, Ned Boynton's North Beach Sound is as engaging as a sunrise over Fisherman's Wharf.

"The North Beach Sound" is excellent.
Aside from the great playing- I also noticed how wonderful it sounded!
Kind of like an old Barney Kessel record, but in a cool,
musical way. "Where or When" & "Sweet and
Lovely" were my personal favorites, although ALL the
tunes have depth and merit! Bruce and Mundell are no
slouches either!