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 "...we’ve waited a long time for John La Barbera to record his first big-band album, and it’s good. Check that; it’s better than good—much closer, one might reasonably argue, to spectacular." |
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| Scott Yanow, All About Jazz, 2004 |
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"I am so impressed with this debut album. It is shattering in its impact, ... the arrangements are by a master craftsman... the raw power and energy of the band, the sense of occasion generated make this one of my very special albums. I urge anyone who loves the big bands to seek the CD without delay." |
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"...big band recordings don't get any better than this combination of great charts & inspired musicianship." |
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| Rick Mattingly, Modern Drummer - June 2004 | |||||||||||||
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"... memorable, energetic arranging by John La Barbera plus irresistible solo appearances...great album." |
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“It is a pleasure to welcome this fresh rendition of my ‘Walk on the Wild Side’ score.” |
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“Good arrangements - good band - good performance.” |
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| Horace Silver |
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| John La Barbera's Big Band CD "On The Wild Side" (JazzCompass 1007) has placed #12 on Jazz With Bob Parlocha's "Top 25" list. |
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