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4.0 out of 5 stars
Very good late career DeFranco, March 9, 2004
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This review is from: Cookin the Books (Audio CD)
It's nice to see Buddy DeFranco being recorded at age 80. He has played Jazz Showcase in Chicago the past few summers and I can testify that he's still a brilliant player. This disk will demonstrate that to listeners who haven't heard him recently. Buddy is accompanied by the John Pizzarelli Trio and drummer Butch Miles, which is a mixed bag. Because of his popularity as a vocalist, Pizzarelli sings on "Prisoner of Love" and "What's This Thing Called Love?" These tunes come off sounding fine, though Pizzarelli's vocal appearance detracts a bit from the notion that this is DeFranco's record even if you do get to hear Buddy as accompanist. The addition of Miles on drums gives the session a heavier feel than you're used to hearing on a Pizzarelli record. It would have been nice to hear Buddy play with just the trio on at least a track or two. But these are minor complaints. It's worth celebrating that Buddy gets to headline his own record on a label that has significant distribution. Enjoy!
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Absolutely amazing buddy, September 15, 2006
This review is from: Cookin the Books (Audio CD)
considering that buddy was something like 80 when this album was made, he is still truly fantastic. this album is alot of bop style and thus has a harder feel than maybe his other stuff. i for one think it's so dope. i don't know how any jazz musician could not like this stuff. buddy's clarinet and pizzarelli's guitar together have the coolest sound i think ever heard.
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