supported by 8 fans who also own “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen”
Earful and cheerful, the Savoy Seven dispense a lot of merry in this all-too-short disc. Any winter blues fade everytime I hear them.
Instead of Ho, Ho, Ho, Santa says Ha Cha Cha when he hears this septet. jukeboxphantom
supported by 6 fans who also own “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen”
The laid-back groove of the Brooks Prumo Orchestra hits the sweet spot. This is fine swing without any try-hard hype. The studio mix is balanced, and it hops and slides like music should (unlike some other contemporary jazz). "Out of Nowhere" is outstanding: inspired arrangement, knockout playing, genuine emotion. The vocal numbers get better with every listen, and "Blue Lester" has about it a certain sunburn-on-your-skin mint julep nighttime ease. jakespatz