Release Date: 11/17/1986
Recording Date: 11/1986
Tracks: 9
Length: 00:23:26 Hrs
Label: SteepleChase
Type: CD
- Genre/Styles
- Bop, Swing
Album Tracks (9)
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What the Critics Say
The fourth and final recording by Ernie Wilkins' "Almost Big Band" (a 13-piece group including ten horns) features the leader's arrangements of five of his swinging compositions plus "Lover Man." Wilkins' pieces include several tributes ("Almost Basie," "Ode to Billy Strayhorn" and "A Little Bit of Duke") and among his better-known sidemen (all Europeans or American expatriates) are trombonist Richard Boone (who sings "B.P. Blues"), the tenors of Jesper Thilo and Bent Jaedig, baritonist Per Goldschmidt, pianist Kenny Drew and drummer Ed Thigpen. Excellent swinging music. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
