Jamale Davis - Workers Comp

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Review by Erick de Boer

Workers’ Comp by Jamale Davis: A Jazz Bop Ride You Won’t Forget Let’s cut to the chase—Workers’ Comp is one of those albums that sneaks up on you. Released in 2018 under Gut String Records, this U.S.-born jazz bop masterpiece feels like slipping into a smoky club where everyone knows your name but doesn’t make a big deal about it. Led by bassist Jamale Davis, the album boasts an all-star lineup including Pasquale Grasso on guitar, Charles Goold behind the drums, and Stefano Doglioni blowing magic through his bass clarinet. It’s tight, vibey, and real—like someone handed these musicians espresso shots before hitting record. The standout tracks? Oh man, let me tell ya. First off, there’s "Throw Down Gun." This tune grabs you by the collar from the first note. The rhythm section grooves so hard it feels like they’re daring each other to go faster, louder, wilder. And then Pasquale Grasso steps in with his guitar solo—it’s sharp, clean, and kinda cocky in the best way possible. You can almost picture him leaning back, fingers flying over the fretboard like he owns the damn thing. When I hear this track, I think of late-night drives with no destination, just pure energy coursing through my veins. Then there’s "Steeplesnakes!" (yeah, what a title, right?). If Throw Down Gun is the adrenaline rush, this one’s the after-hours chill session. Ned Goold’s tenor saxophone takes center stage here, weaving melodies that feel both playful and haunting. There’s something raw about how he plays—it’s not perfect-perfect, but who cares? That imperfection makes it human, relatable even. Plus, Jamale Davis lays down some seriously smooth basslines underneath everything, holding the chaos together like glue. By the time the song ends, you realize you’ve been holding your breath for minutes. What sticks with me most isn’t just the music itself—it’s the vibe. Listening to Workers’ Comp feels like eavesdropping on a conversation between old friends who finish each other’s sentences. Neal Miner’s production keeps things intimate without over-polishing; it’s warm, gritty, and alive. Even Jamale Davis’s liner notes add a personal touch, making you feel like you’re part of the crew rather than just another listener. So yeah, if you’re into jazz bop that swings hard but still has heart, check out Workers’ Comp. Honestly, though, I didn’t expect to love it as much as I do. Maybe it’s because I’m not usually a “jazz person,” whatever that means. But here we are. Funny how music can surprise you like that, huh? Like finding twenty bucks in your jeans or remembering why you fell in love with someone long gone.

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Artist: Jamale Davis
Album: Workers Comp
Rating: 4.0

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Slow Boat To DB
Throw Down Gun
What Is This Thing Called Arvo
Segment
Out Of Goold
I Keep Loving You
Workers' Comp
Get Happy, Steeplesnakes!
Out Of Goold Redux

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Catalog Numbers

GSR 015

Labels

Gut String Records

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Formats

  • CD
  • Album

Companies

RoleCompany
Copyright (c)Gut String Records
Recorded AtSmalls Jazz Club, Greenwich Village, NYC
Mixed AtLofish Studios
Mastered AtLofish Studios

Credits

RoleCredit
Bass ClarinetStefano Doglioni
BassJamale Davis
Liner NotesJamale Davis
DrumsCharles Goold
GuitarPasquale Grasso
ProducerNeal Miner
Recorded ByNeal Miner
Tenor SaxophoneNed Goold

Notes

Recorded at Smalls Jazz Club in New York City in February 2013.

Barcodes

Barcode: 8 88295 33340 5

About Jamale Davis

Jazz bassist and composer.

Name Vars

  • Davis

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *Workers Comp* by Jamale Davis blends jazz bop with a killer lineup of musicians. It’s not every day you hear a bass clarinet in jazz, but Stefano Doglioni makes it shine. And check this—two tracks, "Out Of Goold Redux" and "Out Of Goold," give a nod to drummer Charles Goold, who also happens to be the father of tenor saxophonist Ned Goold. Family talent runs deep! Recorded in 2018 under Gut String Records, the album mixes original tunes with fresh takes on classics like "Get Happy." Producer Neal Miner clearly knew how to bring out the best in this tight-knit crew.