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4.0 out of 5 stars
The best live recording of a "Basie-style" band available., September 22, 1999
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This review is from: Jazz Brunch (Audio CD)
Though not often heard of, Claude Bolling has been a jazz giant in France for over two decades. He has successfully put together a 16 piece big band that swings just as hard and sweet as any of the old Count Basie bands. His name came to prominence with several cross-over albums featuring classical artists such as Yo Yo Ma and Stephan Grappelli backed up by Bolling and his jazz trio. This recording has two great assetts in my mind: It is a stunning example of original and standard jazz in a live setting by a band that should be much more accessible, and it includes Bolling's tribute to Basie, a three part suite, that is worth the whole album.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Ab fab Jazz Brunch, July 19, 2005
This review is from: Jazz Brunch (Audio CD)
There is an amazing mix on this CD, some familiar others not but nothing disappoints. Sheer listening pleasure.
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