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Rick Hirsch's Big Ol' Band: Pocono Git-Down
ByBolting right out of the starting gate is the raucous high-powered "Giddyup!" with tenor saxophonist Greg Johnson and trombonist Jim McF alls on featured solos riding a brassy attack by the band on one of the liveliest pieces of the set. With drummer Kevin Lowe leading on the introduction, the title-track is cut in the same mold as another blistering burner featuring trombonist
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The leader takes center stage on the buoyant "Metroliner" as the group gears up for another Latin-tinged sizzler on "Mambo Over the Mountain" containing an anticipated percussive flair featuring the drummer and Bob Velez on percussion as well as sparkling saxophone salvos from altoist Kate Anderson and tenor man Pete Barenbregge for one of the finest pieces of the album.
Closing the recording is a terrific rendition of

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Track Listing
Giddyup!; Pocono Git-Down; Tonight, We Tango; Wonderful Tonight; The Old Chief's Lookout; Metroliner; The Witching Hour; Mambo Over The Mountain; The Way You Make Me Feel.
Personnel
Rick Hirsch: tenor saxophone; Tim Powell: alto saxophone, tenor saxophone; Kate Anderson: alto saxophone; Greg Johnson: tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone; Pete Barenbregge: tenor saxophone; Oliver Fairley: baritone saxophone; Eddie Severn: trumpet, flugelhorn; Brent Turney: trumpet, flugelhorn; Dale Orris: trumpet, flugelhorn; Barry Long: trumpet, flugelhorn; Jim McFalls: lead trombone; Dan Weiner: trombone; Jay Vonada: trombone; Wes Thompson: bass trombone; Steve Rudolph: piano, keyboards; Tim Breon: guitar; Jeff Beck: electric bass; Kevin Lowe: drums; Bob Velez: percussion; Alex Meixner: accordion; Agatha Wang: piano (7); James Witherite: Hammond B3, Piano (8), Nord (1).
Album information
Title: Pocono Git-Down | Year Released: 2017 | Record Label: Self Produced
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