Clarinetists
Tim Laughlin
and
Jack Maheu
on
Swing That Music
team up with pianist
John Royen
, rhythm guitarist
Hank Mackie
, bassist
Al Bernard
and drummer
Hal Smith
for some spirited music that could be called dixieland or small group swing. While the slower pieces (such as
"Creole Love Call,"
"The Mooche" and "My Inspiration") are fine, it is the hotter jams that are most memorable, particularly "High Society," "Panama" (one of the great multi-themed New Orleans jazz classics) and "Swing That Music."
Laughlin
Maheu
have similar and very complementary styles yet are competitive enough to make the stomps quite heated. Their rendition of Sidney Bechet's "The Fish Vendor" is a highpoint. (Available from Jazzology, 1206 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116) ~ Scott Yanow