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Paul Cosentino & the Boilermaker Jazz Band: Panama
All of the music on this set was written between 1902 and 1939 and most of it is played in an up tempo manner. But there are some surprises. We tend to forget that Latin rhythms were favored by the early New Orleans jazz players and Cosentino's group reminds us of that with "Siboney" with Gerry Gagnon's quivering trombone taking the lead. The waltz "In the Good Old Summertime" is done as a rip roaring barrelhouse swinger. "Little Grass Shack" has an uncredited singer backed by the banjo instead of ukelele. The more senior of us may recall that this tune was a favorite of Arthur Godfrey who did use a ukelele. One of the more engaging tracks is a blusey, melodic Cosentino clarinet on "If I Had You" followed by that unknown crooner.
Calling this group a band may be a bit of an overstatement. The biggest it gets is seven pieces. The quartet format is used for six tracks and a trio for one. But whatever the configuration, the outcome is an exciting, spirited and fun-filled session. Recommended.
Track Listing
Would Do Anything for You; You Tell Me Your Dream; Did I Remember?; New Orleans Joys; I'll See You in My Dreams; In the Good Old Summertime; Shoe Boogie; If I Had You; Panama; Just for a Thrill; Siboney; I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now; Little Grass Shack
Personnel
Paul Cosentino
clarinetPaul Cosentino - Clarinet/Leader; Clint Baker - Trumpet; Dan Davisson - Banjo; Gerry Gagnon - Trombone; Ernest McCarty - Bass; Tom Roberts - Piano; Rich Strong - Drums
Album information
Title: Panama | Year Released: 2001 | Record Label: Boilermaker Jazz Band
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About Paul Cosentino
Instrument: Clarinet
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