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Title: Worth having for avid Chase fans
Review: While this album is definitely void of Bill Chase (as he died in 1974 and this was recorded in 1977), the high energy of the band is still evident. His men loved him and they poured that into this "tribute" album. While Walt Johnson lacks the sheer blistering power of Bill Chase, he plays some wonderful lead licks and great solos. Again, if you are listening for Bill, you'll be disappointed, but if you want to hear some fine trumpet playing and solid arrangements, it's a good listen and a worthwile addition to your collection. There are even a few gems on this CD, including "Celebrate" (which was a staple in the Chase book when Bill was alive) and "Watch Closely Now". If you like disco, "Superman" and "Rocky" are also neat to listen to. There's some incredible playing by all the band members on here. In closing, this album is worth the money if you want more Chase music and are open-minded to it.
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