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Title: It doesn't swing
Review: I love the Canadian Brass, especially doing Bach. But they should stay clear of jazz. The musicians don't and apparently can't swing! The opening cut, Stan Kenton's "Artistry in Rhythm," is one of the least inspired renditions of the piece I've ever heard. Things get worse. At one point we are exposed to a 1950 recording featuring Roy Eldridge, playing, it seems, in another room. Brubeck's "Blue Rondo a la Turk" is just embarrassing, especially the trombone solo. Avoid this one, jazz fans.
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