It is impossible to not feel good after listening to this joyous revisit to time honored favorites from a group of seasoned musicians who obviously know their stuff. While paying homage to the past they have infused their music with a more modern approach employing improvisation, complex timing and even a little bit of scat singing for good measure. It all comes together in a nostalgic and serendipitous glimpse into an mainstay of American music done in a seemingly effortless style, giving a nod to many long years of total musical experience and dedication. To hear this album is to get a taste of Americana seldom heard anymore. It will be a godsend to those who were there and a breath of fresh air to those too young to have heard it the first time around.
Home is Paducah, Kentucky.
Puducah is a charming river town where southern hospitality surrounds you and weekend concerts in the summertime are commonplace. Ted plays the clarinet with robust enthusiasm leading the way. The music we play is of the past but the melodies are great and timeless. Yes they are, and the group does a nice job covering all of these classic memorable tunes. The nice thing about jazz is that regardless of how many times a song is played it always comes out sounding like that groups interpretation, thereby giving you an entirely different view or perception of the tune.