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Jerry Vivino: Walkin' with the Wazmo
ByAside from straight jazz numbers like an upbeat and groovin' version of Sonny Rollins' "Pent Up House" and the cool-running Herbie Hancock piece "Dolphin Dance," Vivino throws in an array of samba and funky rhythms on this set, which offers a bit of everything. You get a cushy samba feel on "Bellissima," in contrast to the spicy "Knock Me A Kiss," which features a lyrical dose of the leader's vocals. The pace changes with "The Fried Piper" and the title piece, "Walkin' with the Wazmo," both firmly grounded in the funky jazz of today. For a taste of a little bebop, tune in to "Cats 'R' Us," which finds Vivino on an excellent high-pitched tenor scream. The man makes a splash on the beautiful "Dorado Beach," a sweet Latin jazz slant with Vivino on flute.
I have to admit it: this is a truly fun and enjoyable album from all angles. Vivino delivers quite an impressive performancewhether on saxophones, flute or voice, the man does it all. A very fine recording with a tasteful variety of music that will please hard-core aficionados and discerning jazz audiences alike.
Track Listing
Pent Up House; Walkin' with the Wazmo; Cats 'R' Us; Dorado Beach; Montelena Circle; The Fried Piper; Knock Me A Kiss; Red Moon; Bellissima; Dolphin Dance; I'm Mad About You.
Personnel
Jerry Vivino
saxophone, tenorJerry Vivino: tenor, alto saxophone, flute & vocals; Brian Charette: piano (1,3-5), Hammond B-3 organ; Ken Livinsky: piano (11); Lew Solof: trumpet (3,8); Michael Morreale: trumpet (2,7); Mike Fahn: trombone (1,5,7); Kermit Driscoll: bass (1,3,5,8,9); Mike Merrit: bass (2,6,4,7,10); Shhawn Pelton: drums (1,3,5,8-9); James Wormworth: drums (2,4,6,7,10); Ray Marchia: drums (11); Fred Walcott: percussion (4,6); Jimmy Vivino: guitar (2); Peter McCan: guitar (9): Greg Skaff: guitar (11); Tony Ferrari: vocals (2).
Album information
Title: Walkin' with the Wazmo | Year Released: 2006 | Record Label: Zoho Music
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About Jerry Vivino
Instrument: Saxophone, tenor
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