Bill Allred & Roy Williams - Absolutely

Styles: Trombone Jazz

Year: 1995

File: MP3@320K/s

Time: 70:20

Size: 161,4 MB

Art: Front

(4:21)  1. Constantly

(8:39)  2. Satin Doll

(4:41)  3. Isn't It A Pity

(5:23)  4. Gypsy In My Soul

(4:33)  5. Too Close For Comfort

(7:13)  6. Blues # 1

(4:17)  7. If There Is Someone Lovelier

(4:16)  8. Absolutely

(5:19)  9. Blue Bones

(4:54) 10. So Beats My Heart For You

(5:31) 11. It's Only A Paper Moon

(2:48) 12. Makin' Whoopee

(4:38) 13. Sometimes I'm Happy

(3:40) 14. You're Driving Me Crazy

Two trombones and rhythm is a tried and true formula first brought to prominence through the lilting sounds of J. J. Johnson and Kai Winding in the 1950s. Bill Allred and Roy Williams fall squarely in that tradition, with this full-length recording that focuses on popular tunes like "It's Only a Paper Moon" and "Too Close for Comfort." The two trombonists produce visceral excitement with their tight harmonies, upbeat tempos, and overall good fun. This is music that makes you want to stand up and dance. When Allred and Williams get hot as they do with great regularity they burn with enthusiasm. 

The trombonists don't take themselves too seriously; they focus on having a rollicking good time. Regardless of how sophisticated your tastes, if you ever wondered what attracted you to jazz in the first place, it very well might have been the kind of unadulterated joy manifested by this glorious quintet. Allred and Williams are pre-modern stylists: big toned, even raucous, but with great technique. They front a first-rate rhythm section, including powerful drummer Butch Miles, bassist (and otherwise sometime trombonist) Isla Eckinger, and pianist Johnny Varro. When they're hot as they are so often (just here 'em blow on "Blues #1") they are unstoppable. Simple, but never simplistic; tasteful, but never dull; professional, but not showy; and hot, but not corny what an act! Highly recommended for all those who love the sounds of the trombone, and those who just like a swinging good time. ~ Steve Loewy  http://www.allmusic.com/album/absolutely-mw0000231550

Personnel: Bill Allred (trombone); Roy Williams (trombone); Johnny Varro (piano); Butch Miles (drums).

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