Liner notes are excellent. In keeping with that concept, Ascione is the nominal leader on this 1996 studio date dedicated to Buddy Rich. Though many are ensemble pieces, with solos from all, highlights abound. It's effervescent music designed to please an audience. This is moving music, both literally and figuratively.
Notes are excellent and necessary.
This is a group whose limited popularity definitely is in need of greater exposure for it is talent-loaded.