Carmello's By The Freeway--The Bob Florence Limited Edition

This is one of the hippest big band charts ever. I love the truly lovely changes. This band sounds unlike any other, with two bari saxes, all the mute work, and the signature LA studio blend.

Back in the day, I went to Sherman Oaks, CA just to say I was in Carmello's. I don't think it's around anymore.

Thanks, Bob. We miss you.

Came across this one by chance... I studied trumpet with Steve back in the day and typed his name into YouTube. Also nice to see Lee Thornburg (Tower of Power) in the section as well. Bob always wrote great stuff!

Great band - wish I could have been there for the tribute. Florence was always amazing! Carl Saunders & Pete DiSiena sound great splitting lead - and Steve Huffstetter lays down a nice one. Thanks again Mike!

You're welcome. Hardly a week goes by that I don't watch this performance again. Yeah, Steve nails the changes, as usual. And watching Carl and Pete work together is a real treat--not to mention the interaction between Carl and Peter Erskine. A very special performance indeed. Mike

I miss you Bob! We were surely blessed to have had you on this earth! I'll keep on singing with
you forever in my heart!

Loved Bob and his music! I'll keep singing with great memories of him in my heart.

I have a studio version of this chart with Rick Baptist playing great lead, but it was a terrible sounding recording. Sounded like a rehearsal in a living room. Also great drumming by Nick Ceroli.

The trumpet player sounded a little generic but he at least hit the changes .Cool song!

right on billy!!!!

Thanks for a great video! I've enjoyed Bob Florence's skills as a musician and writer for many years and will miss him.