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The Blue Wisp Big Band are a longtime favorite in the Cincinnati club that is their namesake, and they had entertained jazz fans for over two decades by the time of this live recording in 2002. Don't let lack of familiarity with the musicians' names fool you; they are strong players who can solo with the best of them. Their skills as arrangers and composers are also on display. Baritonist Larry Dickson's explosive big-band setting of Dave Brubeck's "Theme from Mr. Broadway" revives a neglected gem by one of jazz's most prolific composers, while he also scored Billy Taylor's delightful Latin-flavored "Capricious," sharing the solo spotlight with trombonist Clarence Pawn and drummer John Von Ohlen. Trombonist Paul Piller wrote "Penniless," which, in spite of its name, is a very upbeat bop vehicle. It's little wonder why the Blue Wisp Big Band have remained popular for so long, as they never fail to swing like mad. ~ Ken Dryden
Jeff Folkens, Kevin Moore, Jerry Conrad, Al Nori (trumpet); Paul Piller, Clarence Pawn, Jim pelz, Gary Langhorst, Bill Gwynne (trombone); Steve Schmidt (piano); Mike Sharfe (bass); John Von Ohlen (drums).
Recorded at The Blue Wisp Jazz Club, Cincinnati, Ohio on June 26, 2002.
Personnel: Jim Sherrick (alto, alto saxophone); Mike Andres (alto saxophone); Herb Aronoff, Joe Gaudio, Steve Allee (tenor saxophone); Larry Dickson (baritone saxophone); Al Nori, Jerry Conrad, Jeff Folkens (trumpet); Clarence Pawn, Paul Piller, Gary Langhorst, Jim Pelz, Bill Gwynne (trombone); Steve Schmidt (piano); John Von Ohlen (drums).
Liner Note Authors: Joe Gaudio; Larry Dickson.
Recording information: The Blue Wisp Jazz Club, Cincinnati, OH (06/26/2002).
Arrangers: Paul Piller; Vaughn Wiester; Alan Foust; Al Kiger; Carroll de Camp; Larry Dickson; Steve Allee.
The Blue Wisp Big Band: Mike Andres, Jim Sherrick (alto saxophone); Herb Aronoff, Joe Gaudio (tenor saxophone); Larry Dickson (baritone saxophone);
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