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"Earth" was nominated for a 1998 Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Composition.
For this superior 1997 release, Bob Florence's Limited Edition performs five of the leader's originals plus "Emily," a heated and inventive version of "Straight No Chaser" and Duke Ellington's "Black and Tan Fantasy." Florence has been very consistent with his output since the mid-1980's and this stimulating release (with its many surprises, crowded ensembles and consistent swing) is up to his usual level. Among the key soloists are trumpeters Steve Huffsteter and Carl Saunders, Dick Mitchell and Terry Harrington on tenors and altoist Kim Richmond. ~ Scott Yanow
master composer presents multi-layered big band music, creating extended pieces that provide a larger space for soloists & ensemble alike to explore the terrain; feat. Steve Huffsteter, Dick Mitchell, Trey Henry, Carl Saunders, George Graham, Kim Richmon
Includes liner notes by Michael Stephans.
Bob Florence: Dick Mitchell, Terry Harrington (clarinet); Bob Carr (alto clarinet); Don Shelton , Kim Richmond (alto saxophone); Bob Efford (baritone saxophone); George Graham, Steve Huffsteter , Warren Luening, Wayne Bergeron, Carl Saunders (flugelhorn); Donald Waldrop, Alexander Iles, Charles Loper, Bob McChesney (trombone); Bob Florence (piano); Trey Henry (acoustic bass); Gregg Field (drums).
Personnel: Bob Florence (piano); Don Shelton, Kim Richmond (soprano & alto saxophones, clarinet); Dick Mitchell, Terry Harrington (tenor saxophone, clarinet); Bob Carr (baritone saxophone, E Flat Contra, alto clarinet); Bob Efford (baritone saxophone, bass clarinet); Steve Huffsteter, George Graham, Wayne Bergeron, Warren Luening, Carl Saunders (trumpet, flugelhorn); Bob McChesney, Charlie Loper, Alex Iles (trombone); Don Waldrop (bass trombone); Trey Henry (acoustic bass); Gregg Field (drums).
Down Beat (10/97, p.59) - 3 1/2 stars (out of 5) - "...[this] solid album delivers some intense, riff-driven originals....his music has a sunny cast....there's a lot to like here..." Bob Florence Earth Songs | 1. | Willis |
| 2. | Monday Nights |
| 3. | Emily |
| 4. | Black and Tan Fantasy |
| 5. | New York Injection |
| 6. | Creepy Crawlies, The |
| 7. | Straight, No Chaser |
| 8. | Earth |
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