RICH CORPOLONGO - BARRETT DEEMS
BIG BAND
My Old Flame
Barrett Deems, 81 at the time of this recording, will always be best known for his stint with the Louis Armstrong All-Stars in the 1950s. After settling in Chicago, the drummer became the leader of a top-notch jazz orchestra which made its recording debut on this Delmark release. Deems, whose musical role model is Buddy Rich, is in top form throughout the set, which is a bit surprising considering his shaky health at the time. The performances (mostly veteran standards) are usually hard-driving and always swing. The many concise solos are unfortunately unidentified; trumpeter Brad Goode is the only one of the sidemen really known outside of Chicago, although vibraphonist Duane Thamm is clearly a strong asset to the 18-piece band. Few surprises occur during this conventional date, but the music is very enjoyable and makes one aware of some of the many musical talents that reside in Chicago.
-All Music Review-
Two additional bits of information, The image on the You Tube Clip is incorrect. The clip is from a performance the same year at the Chicago Festival. There was also a major slight of lead alto player Rich Corpolongo
Two additional bits of information, The image on the You Tube Clip is incorrect. The clip is from a performance the same year at the Chicago Festival. There was also a major slight of lead alto player Rich Corpolongo
Arranger, Trombone (Bass)
Bass
Clarinet, Flute, Multi Instruments, Sax (Tenor)
Clarinet, Flute, Multi Instruments, Sax (Tenor)
Drums, Primary Artist
Flute, Producer, Sax (Alto), Supervisor
Flute, Sax (Alto)
Guitar
Sax (Baritone)
Trombone
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