Danny Moss / Antti Sarpila / Brian Dee - For You and Yours (May 2021 nagel heyer records)

Danny Moss belongs to the best European saxophone players of all times. He later lived in Perth, Australia and toured the world only for a few months each year. His idol is definitely Coleman Hawkins and the great "Hawk" would have been proud of him. Danny Moss has played with such illustrious names like Bing Crosby, Ella Fitzgerald, Sammy Davis Jr. and Frank Sinatra. He is such an excellent musician and great personality that he was ennobled by the Queen of England and the initials M.B.E. (Member of the British Empire) were added to his name.

Antti Sarpila clarinet and saxophone is a scholar of the famous clarinettist and sax player Bob Wilber and one of the outstanding jazz musicians Finland’s. He lives in Helsinki, comes from a musician’s family and is already know today as one of the best clarinettists in the world. He plays his instrument unbelievable fluently with a nice tone and a remarkable swing. He has performed in New York’s Carnegie Hall, leads his own band in Finland and is on his way to a great international career.

Brian Dee is an Englishman and a very sensitive and swinging accompanist and soloist. Besides Lemon he is the pianist in England who is often accompanying American musicians when they come to Europe and visit his country. Therefore, he has played with nearly all the big names in the jazz scene.

1. All the Cats Join In 07:41

2. Buckin' the Blues 05:19

3. Stompy Jones 06:11

4. Willow Weep for Me 04:27

5. Toot Sweet 05:35

6. Robbins Nest 07:51

7. Stealin' Apples 06:14

8. A Ghost of a Chance 04:06

9. Professor Jazz 06:26

10. Fiesta in Blue 03:38

11. Jumpin' at the Woodside 06:05

12. Blue and Sentimental 06:51

13. It Don't Mean a Thing 09:06

14. Sabine's Jazz Arena 06:54

15. Satin Doll 04:10

16. Crossing the Border 08:07

17. Lean Baby 05:15

18. If Dreams Come True 06:15

Danny Moss - tenor sax

Antti Sarpila - clarinet, soprano sax, tenor sax

Brian Dee - piano

Randy Sandke - trumpet

Harry Allen - tenor sax

Scott Robinson - baritone sax

Jerry Tilitz - trombone

Len Skeat - bass

Oliver Jackson - drums

Butch Miles - drums

plus

Jeannie Lambe - vocals

Recorded live 1993 and 1994 at the Fabrik, Hamburg, Germany

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Butch Miles - Straight on Till Morning (February 2021 nagel heyer records)

 Butch Miles, the longtime drummer of the Count Basie Orchestra, leads a hard bop-oriented session on the Nagel Heyer CD Straight on Till Morning. Although Miles is most associated with modern swing, this set is a bit more up-to-date while swinging hard. Trumpeter Bob Ojeda arranged eight of the 11 selections and contributed six originals. Doug Lawrence takes some fine tenor solos, trombonist Bill Porter displays some inventive ideas, pianist Kenny Drew, Jr. plays some powerful improvisations, and Lynn Seaton's bowed bass solos are a highlight. Alex Saudargas guests on classical guitar during "Dreamsville" while Frank Wess is on one song. With Miles pushing everyone, this is a frequently exciting set full of subtle surprises, including a humorous boppish reworking of "When You Wish Upon a Star.“ AllMusic Review by Scott Yanow

1. Hangover Blues 03:45

2. Another Drum Thing 04:56

3. Frank's Blues 04:22

4. Cute 03:51

5. Dreamsville 07:18

6. When You Wish Upon a Star 06:45

7. A Flower Is a Lovesome Thing 08:14

8. Quick Fix 03:20

9. After Hours 05:51

10. Outside Inn 05:57

11. I'm Leavin' 04:09

Butch Miles - drums

Bob Ojeda - trumpet

Bill Porter - trombone

Doug Lawrence - tenor sax

Kenny Drew Jr. - piano

Lynn Seaton - bass

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Frank Wess - tenor sax, flute

Alex Saudargas - guitar

Recorded on January 3 and 4, 2003 at Pedernales Studio, Texas.

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