Alistair Allan
(trombone, vocal); Torstein Kubban (trumpet); Jean-Francois-Bonnel (reeds); Martin Litton (piano); Félix Hunot (banjo, guitar); Harry Evans (tuba, bass);
Richard Pite (drums); Roya Naldi (vocals).
A tribute to TD with Allan in the title role which he did admirably capturing the tone and, despite his suggestion that Dorsey wasn't a jazzman - he could certainly help them out when they were busy - his own solos laid down no doubts as to his own credentials.
However, given that this was a small group recreating a big band, I felt they missed a trick by not concentrating on Dorsey's Clambake Seven. Still they did a good job and I wished it could have lasted longer. Chicagoan Roya Naidi looked good and delivered a lovely Darn That Dream - maybe I'll see her later in my dreams - dream on!
The leader's I'm Getting Sentimental Over You was pure TD whilst Martin Litton, as always, was both musically and sartorially elegant.
Other numbers included Marie and Trombonology. Lance
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