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First Time! The Count Meets the Duke
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First Time! The Count Meets the Duke
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A battle of the bands? Not quite -- more like a mutual admiration society, with the orchestras of both jazz titans playing together. (
is heard on the right side of your stereo/headphones,
on the left.)
's elegance and unique voicings meet
's rollicking, blues-based Kansas City swing, and it works gloriously. There's no clutter, each band is focused, and they sound great together. This is not the thoughtful, reflective composer side of
(listeners should check out
or
for that).
and his band accentuate their swinging dance band side, while
and company have never sounded as suave and exotic as when playing
arrangements. Everyone has a good time, and that joy infuses this album from start to finish. ~ John Bush