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How D'You Like It So Far? album Product Description
How D'You Like It So Far? album by Barrett Deems Big Band was released Dec 02, 1994 on the Delmark label. Barrett Deems, 81 at the time of this recording, will always be best known for his stint with the Louis Armstrong All-Stars in the 1950s. How D'You Like It So Far? music CDs After settling in Chicago, the drummer became the leader of a top-notch jazz orchestra which made its recording debut on this Delmark release. How D'You Like It So Far? songs Deems, whose musical role model is Buddy Rich, is in top form throughout the set, which is a bit surprising considering his shaky health at the time. How D'You Like It So Far? album The performances (mostly veteran standards) are usually hard-driving and always swing. How D'You Like It So Far? CD music The many concise solos are unfortunately unidentified; trumpeter Brad Goode is the only one of the sidemen really known outside of Chicago, although vibraphonist Duane Thamm is clearly a strong asset to the 18-piece band. How D'You Like It So Far? music CDs Few surprises occur during this conventional date, but the music is very enjoyable and makes one aware of some of the many musical talents that reside in Chicago. ~ Scott Yanow the drummer who played with Louis Armstrong, 19 piece big band w. ...See Full Description
Barrett Deems Big Band - How D'You Like It So Far? Album Track Listing
| 1 | Air Mail Special | | | |
| 2 | Night In Tunisia | | | |
| 3 | Michelle | | | |
| 4 | Soon | | | |
| 5 | It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)  | | | |
| 6 | Angel Eyes | | | |
| 7 | Road Runner | | | |
| 8 | Jeanine | | | |
| 9 | Nina's Theme | | | |
| 10 | Happy Hour | | | |
| 11 | Drum Boogie | | | |
| 12 | Close Enough For Love | | | |
| 13 | Speak Low | | | |
| 14 | Time After Time | | | |
| 15 | My Old Flame | | | |
| 16 | Love For Sale | | | |
How D'You Like It So Far? music CDs Customer Reviews
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| Barrett Beats How can you not love Barrett Deems playing as fast in his 80's as he was in his 20's?! You have to listen hard to hear him ask, "How do you like it so far?" but it's in there too. By UTSueP (Houston, TX USA)  |
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