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No Laughing Matter
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Released: 2000
Track listing: Meet Me Where They Play the Blues; Time; Road Rage; Pretty People; Chittlins; Steve
Bob McChesney Quartet: No Laughing Matter
by Glenn Astarita
The legendary humorist and talk show host Steve Allen has also authored nearly 8,000 tunes during his celebrated lifetime. Now in his 70’s Allen must be overjoyed with the winning formula represented on this classy and at times – stunning – recording titled, No Laughing Matter – The Bob McChesney Quartet Plays Steve Allen. Here, trombonist ...
Bob McChesney: No Laughing Matter
by Jim Santella
Steve Allen’s songs provide a starting point for the Bob McChesney Quartet to hand out a healthy portion of its modern mainstream stew. Combining the trombone’s somber timbre with an excellent rhythm section, McChesney elaborates on each fundamental melody. All ten songs are by Steve Allen, but they were written at various points in his career. ...