Soprano Summit was one of the hottest mainstream groups of the 1970s, a unit co-led by Bob Wilber and Kenny Davern who on clarinets and sopranos really pushed and battled each other. For their appearance at the 1977 Concord Jazz Festival, the two heated reeds are joined by guitarist Marty Grosz (who sings in a Fats Waller-influenced style on "How Can You Face Me" and "The Panic Is On"), bassist Monty Budwig, and drummer Jake Hanna. An unusual ballad medley features Wilber, Grosz, and Davern on obscure originals of their own ...
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Soprano Summit was one of the hottest mainstream groups of the 1970s, a unit co-led by Bob Wilber and Kenny Davern who on clarinets and sopranos really pushed and battled each other. For their appearance at the 1977 Concord Jazz Festival, the two heated reeds are joined by guitarist Marty Grosz (who sings in a Fats Waller-influenced style on "How Can You Face Me" and "The Panic Is On"), bassist Monty Budwig, and drummer Jake Hanna. An unusual ballad medley features Wilber, Grosz, and Davern on obscure originals of their own but the main sparks are reserved for stirring versions of "Strike Up the Band" and "Panama." Highly recommended for fans of pre-bop jazz. ~ Scott Yanow, Rovi
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