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Title: studio mix, studio band
Review: When I read the other reviews I figured this had to be a must have cd. The players are good but I hear no dynamics (mp,ff etc.)The rhythm section plays at the same dynamic through out the album. The arrangements are somewhat interesting at times but give me the Basie band with Sammy Nestico charts. I grew up listening to Buddy Rich, Stan Kenton, Herman, Ellington & Basie.When an album is mixed now the two main instruments you hear are bass and drums. What about the 3rd trumpet, the bass bone, the 2nd tenor? Ahhh, lost in the mix...and also lost is the excitement a hot big band can create.
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