Kenny Ball: Now 2

Kenny Ball: Now 2

performed by Kenny Ball, 1930-2013, John Bennett, 1735-1784, Andy Cooper, John Fenner, Hugh Ledigo, John Benson and Ron Bowden, Kenny Ball and His Jazzmen (Jazzology, 2004), 57 mins, 13 page(s)

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Field of Interest
Jazz
Content Type
Music recording
Duration
57 mins
Ensemble
Kenny Ball and His Jazzmen
Format
Audio
Sub Genre
Swing
Label
Jazzology
Page Count
13
Performer
Kenny Ball, 1930-2013, John Bennett, 1735-1784, Andy Cooper, John Fenner, Hugh Ledigo, John Benson, Ron Bowden
Date Recorded
1993
Release Date
2004
Review
Thirty years after having a surprise pop hit with "Midnight in Moscow," trumpeter Kenny Ball was still playing the dixieland music that he loved. His septet utilized the same trombonist (John Bennett) and drummer (Ron Bowden) as it had in the early days, in addition to newer players (clarinetist Andy Cooper, John Fenner on banjo and electric guitar, pianist Hugh Ledigo and bassist John Benson). Ball's band includes plenty of color and show biz elements in their presentation (which includes some individual features), some of which border on the corny. However, the musicianship is strong and the highlights include "Royal Garden Blues," "Wild Man Blues," "I Want a Big Butter & Egg Man" and a surprise, Gerry Mulligan's "Walkin' Shoes." A worthwhile but not essential CD, the second of three Kenny Ball sets in this series. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
Subject
Jazz, Music & Performing Arts, Swing, Swing
Keywords and Translated Subjects
Swing

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