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Cocktails With Joey

Cocktails With Joey Jazz

Cocktails With Joey

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Recorded at the height of the bachelor pad lounge music revival of the mid-'90s, this set of superior mood and background music has its appeal. Joey Altruda plays bass and guitar and is joined by a variety of flexible Los Angeles musicians including Red Young on piano and organ, saxophonist Doug Webb, flutist Artie Webb, and a few Latin percussionists, with guest tenor soloist Plas Johnson popping up on three songs. The ... Full Description music (mostly originals by Altruda) is atmospheric and a touch exotic without being too substantial. A historic curio of sorts. ~ Scott Yanow Personnel includes: Joey Altruda (guitar, bass); Artie Webb (flute); Plas Johnson (tenor saxophone); Chris Tedesco (trumpet); David Ralicke (trombone). Option (3-4/96, p.91) - "As the cocktail music phenomenon grows, more and more lounge lizards are crawling out of the woodwork. Altruda churns out music replete with bongos, Hammond organ, vibraphones, swinging drums, tightly harmonized saxophone choirs and more cheese than a Velveeta factory..."
Product details
Release Date:
1995-10-23
Publication Date:
1995-10-23
Publisher:
Will Records
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Weight:
454 g
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