What a crazy bunch of guys. Scott Healy's dynamic piano acrobatics lead the way, while Max Weinberg and horns contribute swinging banter. This is music for serious swing dancers. Drummer Weinberg, who was with Bruce Springsteen for 15 years, became Conan O'Brien's musical director when his NBC-TV program Late Night first aired in 1993. Through this prestigious gig Weinberg has been able to work with an eclectic mix of entertainers.
Most tracks offer blazing solos from the band.
He lays a hot tenor solo on top of that and shares the solo mic' with trombonist Richie La Bamba. You can picture the dancers working up a sweat. The tune even includes a Count Basie ending. His blazing, high-note displays here and elsewhere add essential power to the album's intentions. Late night television holds few surprises.