The Illinois Jacquet big band has been together on a part-time basis for over a decade, yet this is still its only recording. Fortunately, it is a very good one, displaying its leader's love for hard-swinging and exciting performances. The featured sidemen include trombonist Frank Lacy, trumpeters Irv Stokes and Jon Faddis, clarinetist Rudy Rutherford and pianist Richard Wyands, but the great tenor's solos and the exuberant sound of the ensembles are most notable. With arrangements by Wild Bill Davis, Eddie Barefield and Phil Wilson, the highlights include "Tickletoe," "Stompin' at the Savoy" and "Three Buckets of Jive"; in reality, all eight selections are rewarding. Recommended.
AllMusic Review by Scott Yanow
Artist Credit
Illinois Jacquet Arranger, Composer, Leader, Performer, Primary Artist, Sax (Tenor), Soloist
Eddie Barefield Arranger, Composer, Sax (Tenor)
Milt Hinton Bass
Joey Cavaseno Clarinet, Sax (Alto), Soloist
Rudy Rutherford Clarinet, Sax (Baritone), Soloist
Duffy Jackson Drums, Soloist
Richard Wyands Piano, Soloist
Illinois Jacquet & His Big Band Primary Artist
Illinois Jacquet & Big Band Primary Artist
Alex Karas Production Coordination
Marshall Royal Sax (Alto), Soloist
Babe Clarke Sax (Tenor)
Art Baron Soloist, Trombone
Frank Lacy Soloist, Trombone
Jon Faddis Soloist, Trumpet
Irv Stokes Soloist, Trumpet
Freddy Joiner Trombone
Fred Jointer Trombone
Kiane Zawadi Trombone
Johnny Grimes Trumpet
Henry Scott Trumpet
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