Bob Sneider / Mike Melito / Phil Flanigan: All Through the Night
Aside from its consistently high level of musicianship, what makes this CD especially noteworthy is its light-hearted wit. Hear, for example, the way these guys rock "You and the Night and the Music, with Melito dancing on the rim and a bounty of fine solos all around. (Question: Why doesn't trumpeter John Sneider record more?) Equally delightful are "Baby Won't You Please Say Yes, "Love for Sale, and the bluesy little closer: Barney Kessel's "Be Deedle De Do. Part of the fun is catching all the quotes, which are subtly woven rather than sledge-hammered in.
All told, All Through the Night is a bunch of good friends having fun, and it's contagious. A great ride.
Track Listing
All Through the Night, Milestones, Dream Dancing, You and the Night and the Music; Baby Won
Personnel
Bob Sneider: guitar; Phil Flanigan: bass; Mike Melito: drums; Vincent Herring: alto saxophone (8, 10); John Sneider: trumpet (4, 9); John Nugent: tenor saxophone (4, 9); David Hazeltine: piano (2, 6).
Album information
Title: All Through the Night | Year Released: 2007 | Record Label: Indies Records