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Just About Everything

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I was lucky enough to see him perform when he was inducted into the Arkansas Jazz Hall of Fame (it's small, but it exsists) Since hearing him I have become a huge jazz fan. quirky, fun lyrics and flawless piano playing-- what else do you need?

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Bob Dorough has made an art form of the unexpected and the unconventional.

He boasts a style of non-threatening, small combo jazz that is truly unique.

He swings - but in a restrained and simple manner - his songs and lyrics are quirky, observational and intimate. His music is up close and personal but never in your face.

I first found him singing duets on a Blossom Dearie live album years ago. I was immediately drawn to his unusual tonal quality and the casual way he imbued great meaning into the lyrics.

It's a trait he shares with the great jazz singers.

Among the star cuts on this thoroughly enjoyable set is "Tis Autumn" - a catchy little piece you'll swear you've heard somewhere before.

My favourite is the beautiful and rarely recorded "Lazy Afternoon".

The only other version of the this song I've heard is by Morgana King. No, this is not a song for your average crooner.

Bob Dorough is far from being that. FIVE STARS for a very special and totally unexpected talent.

Bob Dorough's music is the perfect thing to come home to after a stressful day of work, or a non-stressful day for that matter. His notes swirl into a harmonious sound that relaxes every inch of your body. Lyrically it's excellent and his unique twang adds the right touch. "But for now" is a beautiful love song that my girlfriend and I can't help but dance to.

Dorough is piano jazz's best kept secret. From first to last, these tracks will get you humming. "Baltimore Oriole"--a favorite of Miles Davis--is worth the CD all by itself. Dorough tells simple human stories with some lovely piano embellishments. You'll enjoy this CD from the man who brought young people "Schoolhouse Rock." He's a treasure.

Bob's rendition of the title cut of this album is bursting with joy - and the song itself is sheer perfection! Mr. Dorough is one-of-a-kind as a performer and songwriter, and this CD is a "terrific affair"!

Squire Dorough is one truly hep cat! With this album you'll have "just about everything" you need to bring a smile to your face. His quirky vocals and high energy playing are like a shot of coffee for the soul.

I heard one of his songs on the radio and knew I needed more.

Fun, insightful and unique you will find yourself singing along with him. I would say that he is something new but he has been recording for a long time so I think he is just getting the attention he deserves.

Try one of his CDs.

The title, JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING constitutes my entire review because just about everything ever performed by Bob Dorough is simply the best!

- - to Bob Dorough's work when we were both jazz DJs in Phoenix on KXIV in the early 70's. By the way, we had better numbers on our low powered AM station than the Stereo-FM/NPR affiliate. As I recall, Mort produced the album, and I loved it from the first. His piano's okay, the guitarist gets over-his-head a time or two, but the whole album (as the aforementioned reviews illustrate) was a joy! One of my ex-wives had the vinyl copy, so I'm now rewarding myself with the CD, thank you.
And, yes, Bob was doing those Saturday Morning Cartoons some years ago...
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