One O'clock Boogie, Two O'clock Jump

Review As its hyperactive title implies, this third album from the 17-piece Tom Cunningham Orchestra has energy to spare. Which is exactly what you'd expect from a repertoire that draws from the songbooks of such swing-era giants as Count Basie and Benny Goodman (10 of its 17 tracks), Harry James, Tommy Dorsey and Lionel Hampton. It's riff-roaring classics by James and Basie that give the album its name, and the band its purpose. This is jitterbug jive, dance music for folks with wannabe happy feet, whether set into motion by Goodman's sweetly swirling theme song, "Let's Dance" (with Greg Ridlington essaying some glistening clarinet), or the compulsive Kansas City-style stomp that leads to a bracing ride down "Avenue C." There's the speedy tom-tom driven thunder of "Hawaiian War Chant" alongside the sweeter sounds of "You Turned the Tables on Me." And the boogie-woogie bridge between swing and R&B is traversed on such genial romps as "Beulah's Boogie," "Money is Honey" and "Hey! Ba-Ba-Re-Bop," each a showcase for Juanita Ford's rollicking piano. Cunningham's trumpet soars, as do Brent Sessions' tenor sax and Rob Ercolano's clarinet, and the ensemble playing is seriously tight. -- The Washington Post, February 18, 2000, by Richard Harrington, Music Editor Product Description This is the third full-length release from one of the most respected swing bands on the East Coast. This CD was put together with swing dancers in mind, and is a must for Swing Era enthusiasts. From the Artist Playing for jitterbugs, lindy hoppers, and other assorted swing kids has been a happy joy ride for us. This CD is full of dancers' favorites - heck, they're our favorites, too! If you like swing, you'll love this CD. About the Artist The Tom Cunningham Orchestra, based in the Washington, DC area, has been pleasing swing dancers since 1976, before swing was chic. Their hard-singin' style coupled with their talented soloists has made them the most sought-after swing band on the East Coast. Their greatest pleasure is to feed off the energy of today's swing dancers who are feeding off the energy of the band, and on it goes up to a feverish frenzy that no other music can duplicate. Band members: Reeds: Ken Foerch - alto sax, clarinet (track 9); Ed Scott - Alto Sax; Brent Sessions - tenor sax; Rob Ercolano - tenor sax(track 7), clarinet (track 2), Greg Ridlington - tenor sax (except tract 7), clarinet (except track 2, 9); Randy Small - bari sax. Trumpets: Tom Cunningham, Rob Jernigan, Jeff Seffens, Steve Eisen Trombones: Ron Smith, Harold Rhoads, Scott Fridy Rhythm: Juanita Ford - piano; Chris Kosky - bass; George Welling - guitar; Ed Crow - drums. Vocalists: Julian Hipkins, Robin Cunningham
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