Jiří Kotača - trumpet
Marek Kotača - clarinet
Petr Chadim - tenor sax
Jan Galia - trombone
Jan Čarek - guitar
Čeněk Kraut - piano
Vlado Micenko - double bass
Kristián Kuruc - drums
credits
from In Love With Basie,
released November 7, 2020
song by Harry Warren and Johnny Mercer, arr. Čeněk Kraut
supported by 60 fans who also own “Jeepers Creepers”
The laid-back groove of the Brooks Prumo Orchestra hits the sweet spot. This is fine swing without any try-hard hype. The studio mix is balanced, and it hops and slides like music should (unlike some other contemporary jazz). "Out of Nowhere" is outstanding: inspired arrangement, knockout playing, genuine emotion. The vocal numbers get better with every listen, and "Blue Lester" has about it a certain sunburn-on-your-skin mint julep nighttime ease. jakespatz