This set, which is the best of the Woody Herman Orchestra's Concord recordings, celebrates his 50th year as a bandleader, quite an accomplishment. No guest stars are needed for this set, which shows just how strong a big band he still had. With tenor-saxophonist Frank Tiberi gradually taking over leadership duties (today he leads the ghost Woody Herman Orchestra) and trombonist John Fedchock contributing the arrangements, the band was in fine shape even if the leader was aging. Whether it be "It Don't Mean a Thing," John Coltrane's "Central Park West" (a great arrangement) or Don Grolnick's "Pools," every selection is excellent.
Artist Credit
Lynn Seaton Bass, Bass (Electric)
Woody Herman Clarinet, Performer, Primary Artist, Sax (Alto), Sax (Soprano)
John Fedchock Composer, Trombone
Jim Rupp Drums
Bill Byrne Flugelhorn, Trumpet
Roger Ingram Flugelhorn, Trumpet
Mark Lewis Flugelhorn, Trumpet
Les Lovitt Flugelhorn, Trumpet
Ron Stout Flugelhorn, Trumpet
Dave Riekenberg Flute, Sax (Tenor)
Brad Williams PianoCarl E. Jefferson Producer
Michael Brignola Sax (Baritone)
Jerry Pinter Sax (Tenor)
Frank Tiberi Sax (Tenor)
Mark Lusk Trombone (Bass)
Paul McKee Trombone
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