Review by Scott Yanow
This
is a fun set of heated swing with early R&B overtones. The title
cut is a real romp, with tenor saxophonist Hal Singer and trumpeter
Charlie Shavers not only constructing exciting solos but riffing behind
each other. With the exception of the standard "With a Song in My
Heart," Singer and Shavers wrote the remainder of the repertoire, and
with the assistance of a particularly strong rhythm section (pianist Ray
Bryant, bassist Wendell Marshall and drummer Osie Johnson), there are
many fine moments on this enjoyable set. Recommended.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/blue-stompin-mw0000173706
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Reseña de Scott Yanow
Este
es un conjunto divertido de swing acalorado con matices de R&B
temprano. El corte que da título al disco es un verdadero retozo, con el
saxofonista tenor Hal Singer y el trompetista Charlie Shavers no sólo
construyendo excitantes solos, sino rifeando uno detrás del otro. Con la
excepción del estándar "With a Song in My Heart", Singer y Shavers
escribieron el resto del repertorio, y con la ayuda de una sección
rítmica particularmente fuerte (el pianista Ray Bryant, el bajista
Wendell Marshall y el baterista Osie Johnson), hay muchos buenos
momentos en este agradable conjunto. Recomendado.
https://www.allmusic.com/album/blue-stompin-mw0000173706