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Act Your Age by: Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band List Price: $16.98 Childrens Bookshop Price: $13.99 You Save: $2.99 (18%)Prices subject to change. |
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Binding: Audio CD EAN: 0676628114728 Label: Immergent Manufacturer: Immergent Number Of Discs: 2 Publisher: Immergent Release Date: September 30, 2008 Studio: Immergent Sales Rank: 939 Disc 1:
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Editorial Review: Album Description: For the fourth recorded edition of his Big Phat Band, Grammy-winning Gordon Goodwin in "Act Your Age" (which has just received THREE Grammy Nominations, including Best Large Jazz Ensemble, Best Instrumental Composition for "Hit The Ground Running" and Best Instrumental Arrangement for "Yesterdays") continues to display dynamic big band writing executed with complete aplomb. A bevy of guest soloists is on display in tracks by the accomplished pianists Chick Corea and Dave Grusin, vocalist Patti Austin, and guitarist Lee Ritenour, who is also the producer of the CD. In addition, Goodwin illustrates his genuine appreciation of the legacy of the enduring jazz masters in the intriguing, cutting edge re-recording by Art Tatum of "Yesterday" , which is surrounded by his modern chart of the Jerome Kern classic tune. Goodwin's bow to the recent past is his version of Herbie Hancock's "Watermelon Man", dressed in brand new clothes and arranged in a shuffle rhythm. Patti Austin digs deeply into Earth, Wind, and Fire's "September" , along with Lee Ritenour's vigorous guitar solo. Chick Corea recreates his "Senor Mouse" with the same success as his original version, but this time he is heard in a rare big band context, riffing with The Big Phat Band. The celebrated screen composer, Dave Grusin, and his longtime musical associate Ritenour, work perfectly in tandem providing added flavor to Grusin's composition, "Punta Del Soul" . The broad sweep of Goodwin's impressive composing and arranging credentials are much in evidence through his originals including standouts "Hit The Ground Running", "Act Your Age"; and "Chance Encounters". Running the musical garment from soul grooves to samba, to contemporary New Orleans, musically he is equally at home. But the high caliber of Goodwin's writing demands a high caliber ensemble to play it. That is exactly what the Big Phat Band offers, in addition to featuring soloists that both understand and are in turn inspired by his writing: Alto saxophonist Eric Marienthal, tenor saxophonist Brian Scanlon, the Band's vaunted trumpet section of Wayne Bergeron, Dan Fornero, Dan Savant, and Bob Summers, trombonist Andy Martin, and drummer Bernie Dresel. The Bonus DVD is loaded with great stuff that Gordon's fans expect from him including videos, interviews, commentary, band bios, games, "make your own mix", and the entire in stunning DVD quality 5.1 surround sound. Average Rating:
 Rating: - Goodwin Grooves OnAct Your Age does everything but! Goodwin at his best. His arrangements are exciting, fun, surprising, and full of youthful exuberance. The technical production quality is par excellence. The companion 5.1 DVD on a good home theater system will blow you away. Turn it up! The artists and guests Goodwin has assembled for this Phat Band CD are consummate performers and bring this mix of old and new big band jazz tunes to amazing heights. You'll want to share the experience with everyone! ... Read More: Rating: - A Name You Can TrustIt is nice to know that just by seeing the name Gordon Goodwin Big Phat Band it is a "no-brainer" to purchase. This is the best big band out there with fantastic players and dynamic arrangements. If you ever get a chance to see this group live, pay whatever it costs. You will get your money's worth. Rating: - Do anything but!I'm always chasing down the big band sound to add to my jazz music collection, from the old (like Birks Works) to the new (like Maria Schneider - Sky Blue [Standard Edition] CD -(Wallet style packaging with one booklet)), so how it took me so long to discover Mr. Goodwin and his Big Phat Band, I'll never know. But I've found him, and let me tell you, this is the definition of hard-driving, hot swinging, full sounding big band jazz. I bought this CD on the strength of one song, "Senor Mouse", which ... Read More: Rating: - Brilliant.I first downloaded the bonus track "Floating Home" free off of here. I was delighted by the fusion of styles that blended so perfectly into one another without any sense of awkwardness. When I purchased the album shortly afterward, I was enthralled by its variation and simplicity of content. Nevertheless, its general feel is wonderful; the best part about this album, I believe, is that it not only can be used as entertainment music (that is, as the focus of your attention), but can also be used as ... Read More: Rating: - Today's Big BandGordon Goodwin has put together an amazing group of musicians. This is how the big band of today should sound. No matter what the particular type of song the band is performing, it performs in a magnificent way. I am 80 years old and worked in big bands in the 40s and 50s. Although I haven't played in 50 years, this music has awakened me to truly admire the sounds produced by the Big Phat Band. |
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