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Swingadelic: Bluesville
ByThe repertoire is wide-ranging, the mood bluesy but seldom depressing. As a rule, it's far more upbeat than downcast, opening (and closing) with lively versions of "The Late Late Show," the last an instrumental, the first sung (perhaps) by John Bauers (the jacket says Neal Pawley, the liner notes Bauers). That's of no concern, however, as Bauers and Pawley are more or less interchangeable. Vanessa Perea is listed as the vocalist on "Fool's Paradise," whereas it's actually Bauers (or maybe Pawley). Perea is heard on Mary Lou Williams' "What's Your Story, Morning Glory" and Brook Benton's "I Don't Know," while guitarist Andy Riedel doubles as vocalist on the funky "You're Humbuggin' Me." There's one more vocal, by pianist Mitch Woods, on Mose Allison's droll "Parchman Farm," with guest drummer Jimmy Coleman sitting in on that one as well.
That leaves four instrumental numbers, each of which is trim and engaging: Earle H. Hagen's venerable "Harlem Nocturne," bassist (and Swingadelic founder) Dave Post's loping "El Blues Esa Mujer," Riedel and Post's robust "Riffin' on McGriff'n" and Duke Ellington's heavy-hearted "The Mooche." As for solos, there are effective statements along the way by trumpeters Bryan Davis and Carlos Francis, alto Audrey Welber, Ken Robinson (alto on "Fool's Paradise," clarinet on "The Mooche"), tenors Bill Easley and Michael Weisberger, guitarists Riedel, Boo Reiners and Joe Taino, Bauers (piano), baritone John DiSanto,trombonist Alex Jeun and organist Kyle Koehler.
While the music on Bluesville is unabashedly retro, much of it is seldom-heard in 2020, which lends the performance an unexpected freshness and charm. As for Swingadelic, it has been around long enough to become rather proficient at doing what it does best. A bright, solid scrapbook of swing.
Track Listing
The Late Late Show; I Love the Life I Live; Harlem Nocturne; Mary Ann; What’s Your Story, Morning Glory; Parchman Farm; Lonely Avenue; El Blues Esa Mujer; I Don’t Know; Riff’n on McGriff’n; Fool’s Paradise; TheMooche; You’re Humbuggin’ Me; The Late Late Show.
Personnel
Bryan Davis
pianoJohn Martin
trumpetCarlos Francis
trumpetKen Robinson
woodwindsAudrey Welber
woodwindsMike Weisberger
saxophone, tenorBill Easley
saxophoneJohn DiSanto
saxophone, baritoneRobert Edwards
tromboneNeal Pawley
tromboneAlex Jeun
tromboneJohn Bauers
pianoMitch Woods
pianoKyle Koehler
organ, Hammond B3Andy Riedel
guitarBoo Reiners
guitarJoe Taino
guitarDave Post
bassColby Inzer
drumsJimmy Coleman
drumsAdditional Instrumentation
Bryan Davis: trumpet (2, 5-7, 9-12, 14); John Martin: trumpet (2, 5-7, 9-12, 14); Carlos Francis: trumpet (1, 9, 12); Ken Robinson: alto sax (7, 10, 11), clarinet (12), flute (8); Audrey Welber: alto sax (2-5, 9, 14); Mike Weisberger: tenor sax (1, 3-5, 7, 9-12, 14); Bill Easley: tenor sax (2, 7, 10, 13); John DiSanto: baritone sax (1-5, 7, 9-14), piccolo (8); Robert Edwards: trombone (2-5, 7-12, 14); Neal Pawley: trombone (1-4, 7-13) vocal (1); Alex Jeun: trombone (4, 8, 11, 12); John Bauers: piano (2-5, 7-9, 11, 12, 14), vocals (2, 4, 7, 11); Mitch Woods: piano, vocal (6); Kyle Koehler: organ (1, 7, 10, 13); Andy Reidel: guitar (1, 6, 7, 9, 10, 13), vocal (13); Boo Reiners: guitar (3, 11, 12); Joe Taino: guitar (4, 8); Dave Post: bass; Colby Inzer: drums (1-5, 7-14); Jimmy Coleman: drums (6).
Album information
Title: Bluesville | Year Released: 2020 | Record Label: Zoho Music
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