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Arranger/pianist Bob Florence's release for the MAMA Foundation may very well be his finest; it certainly offers a strong sampling of his talents. Four of the ten songs are standards, and "Oceanography" is based closely on "How Deep Is the Ocean," but Florence's complex yet logical arrangements make each piece sound like it was written for the band. To name a few examples, "In a Mellow Tone" appears to be in two keys at once at times; "Laura" (normally an emotional ballad) really cooks; and "Teach Me Tonight" is so intense as to be purposely humorous in spots. Among the other highlights of this well-conceived release are Don Shelton's clarinet feature on "Shimmer," the competitive interplay between Dick Mitchell and Terry Harrington throughout "Tenors, Anyone?," and the fluency of trombonist Bob McChesney on "In a Mellow Tone." The ensembles are consistently clean, exciting, and remarkably relaxed, considering how tricky some of the charts must be. This CD offers modern big band jazz at its best. ~ Scott Yanow
twelve time GRAMMY nominee & two time EMMY award winner, described as a modern-day Ellington, composer, arranger & band leader who never forgot how to swing
Bob Florence Limited Edition includes: Bob Florence (leader, arranger, piano); Terry Harrington, Dick Mitchell, Bob Efford, Kim Richmond (saxophone); Steve Huffsteter, Warren Leuning, George Graham (trumpet); Bob McChesney, Charlie Loper (trombone); Don Shelton (clarinet).
Recorded in February 1995.
JazzTimes (2/96, p.103) - "...the section work throughout is exemplary, but it is the quality of Florence's writing...that explains the long-standing devotion of his men." With All The Bells And Whistles Music Bob Florence With All The Bells And Whistles Songs | 1. | Laura |
| 2. | Oceanography |
| 3. | Shimmery |
| 4. | Teach Me Tonight |
| 5. | Tenors, Anyone? |
| 6. | Poinciana |
| 7. | With All the Bells and Whistles |
| 8. | Fly by Knights, The |
| 9. | In a Mellow Tone |
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