The Australian Jazz Quintet - At The Varsity Drag

Styles: Jazz, Swing
Year: 2015
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 35:18
Size: 81,6 MB
Art: Front

(2:06)  1. Alone Together
(3:07)  2. Koala
(3:09)  3. That Old Feeling
(3:05)  4. Affaire D'amour
(3:05)  5. The Lady Is A Tramp
(3:50)  6. Lover Man
(2:42)  7. The Thrill Is Gone
(2:42)  8. New South Wail
(2:57)  9. Few Get It
(3:06) 10. So Nice
(2:43) 11. Varsity Drag
(2:40) 12. It Might As Well Be Spring

In the mid-'50s, the Australian Jazz Quartet were considered an unusual group since, in addition to piano, bass, and drums, their instrumentation had alto or flute, tenor or bassoon, and vibes. The band featured their own sly wit, which is often in evidence on this collection of tunes, particularly on "Varsity Drag." In addition to seven standards (including "Alone Together," "The Lady Is a Tramp," and "It Might As Well Be Spring"), the Aussies play three songs by Bill Holman, one from Med Flory, and an obscurity. 

The blend of bassoon, flute, and vibes in some sections is quite memorable even if the music overall was not all that innovative. Although a touch lightweight (with each of the selections clocking in around three minutes apiece), the results are enjoyable. 

~ Scott Yanow  http://www.allmusic.com/album/the-australian-jazz-quintet-at-the-varsity-drag-mw0000050371

Personnel: Dick Healey (alto saxophone, flute); Erroll Buddle (tenor saxophone, bassoon); Jack Brokensha (vibraphone); Bryce Rohde (piano); Jimmy Gannon (bass); Frankie Capp (drums).

Thank You my friend!

At The Varsity Drag

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