Looks like Willis' big band of the early '90s. Other musicians include pianist Rich Eames, bassst Bruce Lett, drummer Jeff Hamilton, trumpeter Frank Szabo and Bobby Militello on alto (who has long toured with Brubeck's quartet). This swingin' chart is new to me. If this has ever appeared on CD I am not aware of it.
I think I see Alex Iles playing bone and Carl Saunders on lead trumpet, Lanny Morgan on alto. I don't recognize the rest of the band, except for Charlie Shoemake on vibes. Cool chart, great playing.
Looks like Willis' big band of the early '90s. Other musicians include pianist Rich Eames, bassst Bruce Lett, drummer Jeff Hamilton, trumpeter Frank Szabo and Bobby Militello on alto (who has long toured with Brubeck's quartet). This swingin' chart is new to me. If this has ever appeared on CD I am not aware of it.
hepcat2009 2 years ago
Great band, great singer, great song. Too bad the arrangement was so darned busy over the vocals.
SingerOfSwing 3 years ago
I think I see Alex Iles playing bone and Carl Saunders on lead trumpet, Lanny Morgan on alto. I don't recognize the rest of the band, except for Charlie Shoemake on vibes. Cool chart, great playing.
harrysmallenburg 3 years ago
I think second trumpet is Bob Summers.
trumpet4444 2 years ago
Big band music doesn't get much better than this. Andy Martin never ceases to amaze with his technique and chops! Great post!
trombonechops 4 years ago