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Scott Whitfield Jazz Orchestra East: Live at Birdland
by Jim Santella
His featured solo on 'Laura' gives you a pretty good idea of what trombonist Scott Whitfield is all about. With a polished tone and fluid technique, he interprets the lovely ballad with care and a natural ease. His effective use of the instrument's upper register stands out as a tool for the display of his lyrical side. The trombone, after all, makes a perfect partner for sharing a love of pure melody. Slow and easy, the familiar tune wafts over ...
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by C. Michael Bailey
Say hooray for straight-ahead big band music. Trombonist Scott Whitfield breezed through NYC’s Birdland March 10, 2003 and these are the recorded results. First, the lion’s share of the disc’s nine compositions are uniquely Whitfield’s own. Not trying to plow new fields, Mr. Whitfield plays with a post-swing era 1950s style that is very accessible and pleasant to listen to. A gentle swing pervades this recording, even on the faster, more upbeat pieces. Mr. Whitfield’s trombone style is understated and ...
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