Cornetist
Bob Schulz leads his
Frisco Jazz Band (a septet also featuring clarinetist
Kim Cusack, trombonist Tom Bartlett, and pianist Ray Skjelbred) on a tribute to
Turk Murphy. Virtually all of the arrangements and frameworks of the 20 selections had been used by
Murphy, and the repertoire, which has many lesser-known tunes such as "Flamin' Mamie," "Social Polecat," and "You Can't Shush Katie (The Gabbiest Girl in Town)," in addition to a few more familiar favorites, such as "Down Home Rag," "South," and "Ace in the Hole" all receive favorable treatment The ensembles are clean and exciting, while the solos are inventive within the form; even the four "musician vocals" are reasonably enjoyable. Recommended to trad jazz fans. ~ Scott Yanow