The first of three Discovery CDs by James Dapogny's Chicago Jazz Band features the eight-piece group (which includes the pianist-leader, trumpeter Jon-Erik Kellso, trombonist Bob Smith, Kim Cusack on clarinet and alto, and Russ Whitman doubling on tenor and baritone) playing a variety of Dixieland and classic jazz selections. There are plenty of hot soloists in this group and such numbers as "That Da-Da Strain," "Lulu's Back in Town," "Swing Mr. Charlie," "California, Here I Come," and "Grandpa's Spells" receive frequently ...
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The first of three Discovery CDs by James Dapogny's Chicago Jazz Band features the eight-piece group (which includes the pianist-leader, trumpeter Jon-Erik Kellso, trombonist Bob Smith, Kim Cusack on clarinet and alto, and Russ Whitman doubling on tenor and baritone) playing a variety of Dixieland and classic jazz selections. There are plenty of hot soloists in this group and such numbers as "That Da-Da Strain," "Lulu's Back in Town," "Swing Mr. Charlie," "California, Here I Come," and "Grandpa's Spells" receive frequently exciting treatment. This CD serves as a strong example to James Dapogny's music. ~ Scott Yanow, Rovi
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