The Tom Kubis Big • Keep Swingin'ː The Tom Kubis Big Band Plays Steve Allen

Review by Scott Yanow

Steve Allen wrote a countless number of songs in his career, most of which have been long forgotten. On two CDs (of which this is the second), bandleader Tom Kubis and his orchestra perform Kubis' arrangements of some of Allen's tunes. Although the melodies are generally not memorable, the band's performances are impeccable, reasonably inventive, and swinging. Many soloists are heard from along the way, including Kubis himself (on tenor and soprano), trumpeters George Graham, Jeff Bunnell, and Stan Martin, all three trombonists, guitarist Grant Geissman, altoist Sal Lozano, and Rusty Higgins on tenor. Jack Sheldon guests on "Tango Blues" (which he sings) and "Chittlins," while Steve Allen himself sings the humorous if downbeat "Livin' in L.A."

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Reseña de Scott Yanow

Steve Allen escribió un sinnúmero de canciones en su carrera, la mayoría de las cuales han sido olvidadas hace tiempo. En dos CDs (de los cuales este es el segundo), el director de la banda Tom Kubis y su orquesta interpretan los arreglos de Kubis de algunas de las canciones de Allen. Aunque las melodías no son generalmente memorables, las actuaciones de la banda son impecables, razonablemente inventivas y swinging. Se escuchan muchos solistas a lo largo del camino, incluyendo al propio Kubis (en tenor y soprano), los trompetistas George Graham, Jeff Bunnell y Stan Martin, los tres trombonistas, el guitarrista Grant Geissman, el altolista Sal Lozano y Rusty Higgins en tenor. Jack Sheldon es invitado en "Tango Blues" (que canta) y "Chittlins", mientras que Steve Allen canta el humorístico aunque pesimista "Livin' in L.A.".

 

 

 

Tracks: 

1 Jumpy Blues 3:44

2 Tango Blues 4:44
3 Hoagy's Indiana 4:30
4 Le Jazz Hot 3:37
5 Oh, That Face 3:12
6 Sultry Samba 3:44
7 Cold September Morning 4:44
8 Jump, John 2:54
9 In The Winter, In The Summer 3:34
10 Mama Used To Do The Cha Cha 2:59
11 Something Mysterious 5:11
12 You Got To Have The Blues Sometimes 6:56
13 Keep Swingin' 3:29
14 Happy Tuesday 4:21
15 Chittlins 2:05
16 Payin' Your Dues 4:41
17 Livin' In L.A. 4:29


Credits
Arranged By – Tom Kubis
Alto Saxophone – Gene Burkert, Sal Lozano
Baritone Saxophone – Beverly Dahlke-Smith
Bass – Trey Henry
Drums – Ray Brinker
Guitar – Grant Geissman, Mike Higgins
Percussion – Kurt Rasmussen
Piano – Jack Reidling
Tenor Saxophone – Bill Liston, Rusty Higgins, Tom Kubis
Trombone – Alex Iles, Andy Martin, Charlie Morillas
Trombone [Bass] – Rich Bullock
Trumpet – George Graham (2), Jack Sheldon, Jeff Bunnell, Stan Martin, Wayne Bergeron
Vocals – Jack Sheldon (tracks: 3), Steve Allen (3) (tracks: 17)


Recorded at The Golden West College Digital Lab, Huntington Beach, CA. No dates given.

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