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Craig Raymond & The Next Generation Big Jazz Band: Straight Ahead
by Edward Blanco
This seasond big band has been around for decades, previously under the direction of the current leader's father, Al Raymond; it has recorded over twenty albums, the last several under Craig Raymond. The aptly titled Straight Ahead features tenor saxophonist Larry McKenna. Boasting some of the finest East Coast musicians from the Philadelphia, Atlantic City and New York areas, this working swing-dance band has earned a following on the wedding, ballroom dance and university circuit. However, this extraordinary session is ...
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