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Rob McConnell & The Boss Brass: Easy To Love

By Brian Eaton
March 3, 2023
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Rob McConnell & The Boss Brass was perhaps one of the most underrated jazz big bands. This world-class band from Toronto, Canada was led by trombonist, composer, and arranger Rob McConnell and featured top-notch players including altoist Moe Koffman, guitarist Ed Bickert, flugelhornist Guido Basso, and Eugene Amaro on tenor. Released back in 1985 on their album Atras Da Porta (Innovation/LiquidJazz), "Easy To Love" (written by Cole Porter and arranged by McConnell) is a shining example of the brilliance and swinging charts of this multi-award-winning (Grammy, Juno, and Canadian National Jazz Awards) 22-piece orchestra. For fans of straight-ahead and swinging big bands, it's easy to love this fantastic ensemble.

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