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Bill Perkins pays tribute to former boss Woody Herman on this CD by leading a 14-piece big band through a variety of standards, most of which were featured by Herman. Actually, this is more of a tribute to Herman's spirit than to his original recordings, for the arrangements (by Jim Knight, John La Barbera, Dennis Mackrel, Frank Strazzeri and Mark Taylor) are much newer; not all of the songs (such as "I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me," "9:20 Special" and "Blue Lou") were that closely connected with Herman's legacy, and his hits ("Four Brothers" and "Early Autumn") are absent. In addition, there is no clarinetist in the band filling in for Herman. Many soloists are heard from, including Perkins (on tenor, alto and soprano), trumpeters Bob Summers and Clay Jenkins, Bob Cooper on tenor, baritonist Jack Nimitz, trombonists Charlie Loper and Andy Martin, and pianist Strazzeri. Among the highlights of the spirited set are Perkins' feature on "I Got It Bad," "Blue Lou," Nimitz on "Sweet Lorraine," and "Blues for Woody." ~ Scott Yanow
saxman with Big Band in tribute to The Herd. 1991
Recording information: Sage And SOund, Hollywood, CA (01/08/1991-01/09/1991).
Photographers: Dorothy Craig; John La Barbera; Bill Perkins.
Arrangers: Dennis Mackrel; Kim Knight; Frank Strazzeri; Mark Taylor ; John La Barbera.
Personnel: Bill Perkins (soprano saxophone, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone); Bob Cooper, Brian Scanlon (alto saxophone, tenor saxophone); Jack Nimitz (baritone saxophone); Clay Jenkins, Joseph Davis , Rick Babtist, Wayne Bergeron, Bob Summers (trumpet); Andy Martin, Charles Loper (trombone); Richard Bullock (bass trombone); Frank Strazzeri (piano); Paul Kreibich (drums).
Liner Note Authors: Herb Wong; Bill Perkins.
Bill Perkins Our Man Woody Songs | 1. | I Can't Believe That You're in Love With Me |
| 2. | I've Got the World on a String |
| 3. | Tenderly |
| 4. | I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good) |
| 5. | Special |
| 6. | My Funny Valentine |
| 7. | Blue Lou |
| 8. | I've Got a Lot of Living to Do |
| 9. | Sweet Lorraine |
| 10. | Blues for Woody |
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