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Next, a 12/8 treatment of Blueberry Hill which brings Dick Nash
(Henry Mancini's soloist of choice) to the fore.
Third, I Feel Pretty which swings in four before reverting to a fast jazz waltz
with Lloyd Ulyate and Rosolino soloing superbly.
Then The Pink Panther, very faithful to the original, with Kenny Shroyer's
fruity bass trombone on melody and a fine solo from Tommy Pederson.
Now to The Girl From Ipanema with mutes to the fore at the start and the
perfect open lead of Dick Nash followed by another beautifully judged solo
by Rosolino - Superb.
Lassus Trombone an old circus tune is next up and played as an up-tempo
blast. Once again, the ensemble is exquisitely voiced including a muted
section playing the melody whilst Rosolino raises the roof with another
incredible solo.
Four Brothers, originally a feature for Woody Herman's 1947 sax section, is
played by Lloyd Ulyate, Joe Howard, Rosolino and Shroyer. A great tempo
and varied ensemble makes this a standout track. Gil Falco plays a
well-judged solo towards the end.
A relaxed Bossa treatment of Mancini's Mr Lucky is a delight, with smooth
and eventually stratospheric solos from Dick Nash and Rosolino.
The old classic 12th Street Rag is given its normally upbeat treatment.
Rosolino solos to great effect and there is an extraordinary whole section
glissando towards the end.
A gospel treatment of Just A Closer Walk With Thee is a fine feature for
Gil Falco and ending with a brief solo from lead man Joe Howard.
We finish with an up-tempo, Camarrata original called, appropriately enough,
Tutti's Trombones featuring multiple excellent soloists. A fitting end to a
highly recommended album.
If you enjoy the sound of top-quality trombonists playing beautifully
arranged pieces by a master of their craft, don't delay, listen today.
