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And the Borneo Horns

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Imagine a person with the temporal precision of Bach and the funky groove machine aesthetic of James Brown, and you have Mr. Lenny Pickett.

A wonderful album, sure to delight any saxophone player. Playing along with the Borneo horns (saxophone, clarinet), and backed on occasion by drums and ukelele, Pickett has created an album within a uniquely American vernacular.

Buy this album.

I am a saxophonist in the Marine Corps band and while I attended the Armed Forces School of Music, my instructor played this CD everyday. He said "shut up and listen.....there's a real sax player. Maybe you'll be one someday." He was hard on me, but I do remember hearing Lenny Pickett playing those sky-rocketing altissimo notes that he's known for on Saturday Night Live. I would definitely buy this CD.

I had been looking to buy this CD for a couple of years. I noticed that it's been a little hard to find, at a decent price anyways. I bought my copy on eBay recently. I got lucky and got it for $35. It is well worth it. As a sax player, Lenny Pickett is one of my most inspirational saxophone players. He has such control in the upper register, and has that sound that fits so well with a horn section or as a soloist in the funk/soul genres.

I don't suppose that this album is particularly commercially viable, hence the reason why it is not produced anymore and is a rare find. But, if you are a saxophone player/aficionado, and are a fan of Lenny Pickett, then this is a great album to add to your collection. It's funky and displays some very fluid horn lines as well as some unique arrangements and original ideas. It's a work of art, and the only album that I know of that Lenny Pickett released as a bandleader (which is rather unfortunate, considering what a great player he is).

I've been listening to this album for 15 years and I still hear new and great things with every listen. My only complaint is that there isn't much more recorded output from Lenny Pickett than this and the handfull of ToP & SNL records.

My man Lenny,
Right on. That is an unbeliveable example of music know how. I really enjoyed it. I only wish that I could play as well as he does. It took me a long time to find this album and I won't let it get away from me.
Best wishes to Lenny Pickett and the Saturday Night Band, you guys are the best!
Dominick DOnofrio