Larry Kart Posted February 21, 2023 Report Share Posted February 21, 2023 Was listening to Don Menza's "Live at Carmello's,' with Noto, Nistico, Strazzeri, Shelly Manne, Menza on baritone and alto, not tenor, and Andy Simpkins, and I was struck by in what fine form Noto was -- ideas, chops, everything. At times he even sounds like Dizzy. And I sure do like Strazzeri as a comper and soloist. Only drawback is that Simpkins is too prominent in the mix IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillF Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 Yes, it's a good 'un! 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gheorghe Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 I saw Don Menza quite often here in Europe since he worked much here in Europe. I have heard Sam Noto only on one record that came out on all those Xanadu All Star sessions, I think it was featuring Dex, and had also Al Cohn on it, and I think two trumpets, Blue Mitchell and Sam Noto. I don´t think his name was as well known as the others at that time. But it was during those days when you bought a batch of records, and I fear I have not listened to them for decades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulpope Posted February 23, 2023 Report Share Posted February 23, 2023 23 hours ago, BillF said: Yes, it's a good 'un! 👍 Agreed .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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