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The Jack Ranelli Big Band: Live at Chadney's

by Jack Bowers
March 1, 2001

Although studio dates are fine, there’s nothing that can match the energy and excitement of a big band performing in front of an audience — the kind of energy and excitement generated by drummer Jack Ranelli’s high–spirited ensemble Live at Chadney’s, wherein the enthusiastic onlookers make their presence felt (and heard) throughout the lively hour–long concert. Yes, the fidelity isn’t as “hi” as in a studio, but the band more than makes up for that shortcoming with an abundance of ...