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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0676628114728
Label: Immergent
Manufacturer: Immergent
Number Of Discs: 2
Publisher: Immergent
Release Date: September 30, 2008
Studio: Immergent

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Disc 1:

1. Hit the Ground Running
2. Watermelon Man
3. September
4. Yesterdays
5. Senor Mouse
6. Punta Del Soul
7. Act Your Age
8. Chance Encounters
9. Backrow Politics
10. East Coast Envy
11. El Macho Muchacho
12. Gumbo Street
13. Floating Home (Bonus Track)

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Editorial Review:

Album Description:
For the fourth recorded edition of his Big Phat Band, Grammy-winning Gordon Goodwin in "Act Your Age" continues to display dynamic big band writing executed with complete aplomb. A bevy of guest soloists is on display in tracks by the accomplished pianists Chick Corea and Dave Grusin, vocalist Patti Austin, and guitarist Lee Ritenour, who is also the producer of the CD. In addition, Goodwin illustrates his genuine appreciation of the legacy of the enduring jazz masters in the intriguing, cutting edge re-recording by Art Tatum of "Yesterday" , which is surrounded by his modern chart of the Jerome Kern classic tune. Goodwin's bow to the recent past is his version of Herbie Hancock's "Watermelon Man", dressed in brand new clothes and arranged in a shuffle rhythm. Patti Austin digs deeply into Earth, Wind, and Fire's "September" , along with Lee Ritenour's vigorous guitar solo. Chick Corea recreates his "Senor Mouse" with the same success as his original version, but this time he is heard in a rare big band context, riffing with The Big Phat Band. The celebrated screen composer, Dave Grusin, and his longtime musical associate Ritenour, work perfectly in tandem providing added flavor to Grusin's composition, "Punta Del Soul" . The broad sweep of Goodwin's impressive composing and arranging credentials are much in evidence through his originals including standouts "Hit The Ground Running", "Act Your Age"; and "Chance Encounters". Running the musical garment from soul grooves to samba, to contemporary New Orleans, musically he is equally at home. But the high caliber of Goodwin's writing demands a high caliber ensemble to play it. That is exactly what the Big Phat Band offers, in addition to featuring soloists that both understand and are in turn inspired by his writing: Alto saxophonist Eric Marienthal, tenor saxophonist Brian Scanlon, the Band's vaunted trumpet section of Wayne Bergeron, Dan Fornero, Dan Savant, and Bob Summers, trombonist Andy Martin, and drummer Bernie Dresel. The Bonus DVD is loaded with great stuff that Gordon's fans expect from him including videos, interviews, commentary, band bios, games, "make your own mix", and the entire in stunning DVD quality 5.1 surround sound.

Bonus DVD includes:

o 5.1 SURROUND-SOUND VERSIONS OF ALL 12 TRACKS FROM THE CD/PHOTO GALLERY
o SOLO TRANSCRIPTIONS
o LIVE CONCERT FOOTAGE from New Hampshire 5/31/08. * "Hit The Ground Running" * "Watermelon Man" * "Licksmanship."
o TRACK BY TRACK COMMENTARY/PHOTO GALLERY
o A CONVERSATION WITH LEE RITENOUR, GORDON GOODWIN & DAN SAVANT/PHOTO GALLERY
o BIG PHAT JAM WINNERS from The Phat Pack online music contest
o MAKE YOUR OWN MIX of Hit The Ground Running and Gumbo Street o ON-SCREEN LINER NOTES o INDIVIDUAL BAND MEMBER BIOS

Album Description:
Japanese pressing includes four bonus tracks for Japan Only and a DVD. BMG. 2008.




Rating: - a wonderful collection of beautiful music
I really enjoyed listening to this CD over and over again. The music hints of past moments in time, but sparks excitement at the moment you are listening to it. Makes you want to get up and dance, and incites your imagination of you being in an old club dancing in a contest, and winning. The CD act your age leads the listener to wonder just what their age is, as you feel young and rejuvenated just by listening.

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Rating: - Act your age
Excellent music, performed by professionals in their chosen instrument. A joy to listen while driving, or just sitting at home.

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Rating: - Big Phat Awesome
This is great music. It's rare to find such talent on one CD. It takes me back to a place before I was born.
Gotta check out Gordon's new podcast Big Phat Chat.

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Rating: - Act Your Age blew me away!
I've never been a huge jazz fan. Maybe I just haven't been too educated in that world. I was introduced recently to Gordon Goodwin and even had the honor to watch him and the Big Phat Band live and was blown away. They take jazz and big band music to a whole other level! On top of their usual stellar musicianship, this disc explodes with great guest artists. From vocalist Patti Austin, to acclaimed guitarist AND producer Lee Ritenour to even the late great Art Tatum on an amazing duet! This ... Read More

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Rating: - GORDON GOODWIN!!
I LOVE IT!!
Mr. Goodwin is one of the best composers I have ever heard so far!
I love the way he arranges music! pure talent:)

Personally, his music reminds me of North Sea Jazz Festival back in the NL...If you are a "Jazz Festival goers", go buy this album;)totally worth it!

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