The Jaz Life

The Chicago Tribune called the album "spirited and bluesy," writing that Thompson "is a real talent." AllMusic reviewer Michael G. Nastos stated that "these six compositions are not only life-affirming, but acknowledgments to such important icons as John Coltrane, Art Blakey, Miles Davis, and some of their important sidemen, who have inspired Thompson during his struggle with a rare lymphomatic cancer ... Thompson really hits the note consistently with this band of modern mainstream jazz masters performing at their best. Recommended." ==Track listing==

All compositions by Malachi Thompson except where noted • "In Walked John" – 7:08 • "My Romance" (Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart) – 9:23 • "Drown in My Own Tears" (Henry Glover) – 7:27 • "Mystic Trumpet Man" – 5:49 • "Croquet Ballet" (Billy Harper) – 6:39 • "Lucky Seven" – 12:07 ==Personnel==

• Malachi Thompson – trumpet • Joe Ford – alto saxophone, soprano saxophone • Carter Jefferson – tenor saxophone • Kirk Brown – piano • Harrison Bankhead – bass • Nasar Abadey – drums • Richard Lawrence – congas ==References==