James Morrison - Snappy Doo

Styles: Trumpet And Trombone Jazz
Year: 1990
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 52:49
Size: 121,4 MB
Art: Front

(6:42)  1. You Are My Sunshine
(4:17)  2. Le Belleclaire Blues
(5:12)  3. But Beautiful
(3:53)  4. Chega De Saudade (No More Blues)
(3:25)  5. A Brush With Bunj
(4:41)  6. The Shadow of Your Smile
(2:44)  7. Snappy Doo
(5:58)  8. Autumn Leaves
(6:39)  9. The Old Rugged Cross
(4:42) 10. Jitterbug Waltz
(4:31) 11. Zander

This is an impressive outing. James Morrison, who is equally skilled on trumpet and trombone (exhibiting wide ranges, a skill at improvising in a personal bop style, and a witty sense of humor), creates his own big band on six selections, augmenting his main axes by overdubbing on euphonium, alto, tenor, baritone, and piano while joined by guitarist Herb Ellis, bassist Ray Brown, and drummer Jeff Hamilton. In addition, Morrison's arrangement of "Le Belleclarie Blues" shows off his writing talents. The wide variety of music (mixing together standards and originals) makes for a very colorful set, and Morrison displays his own personality on each of his many axes. Working within the tradition, James Morrison is heard finding his own unique niche. ~ Scott Yanow http://www.allmusic.com/album/snappy-doo-mw0000310712

Personnel:  Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Piano, Euphonium – James Morrison;  Bass – Ray Brown;  Drums – Jeff Hamilton;  Guitar – Herb Ellis

Snappy Doo

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