Jazz Society of Pensacola (FL) Jazz Links

Clarinetist Allen Vache’ ( pronounce va-SHAY) has recorded with a small group of excellent musicians including guitarist Vincent Corrao, vibraphonist Christian Tamburr, pianist John Sheridan, bassist Phil Flanigan and drummer Ed Metz, Jr. There are swinging arrangements associated with Goodman’s small group including such numbers as Flyin’ Home, Air Mail Special, Stompin’ at the Savoy, Seven Come Eleven and Goodman’s sign-off number, Goodbye. Many from Pensacola and the Jazz Society may be familiar with these names because all have appeared under the auspices of the Jazz Society at one time or another with the exception of vibraphonist Tamburr and guitarist Corrao. Vache’ and Sheridan were both associated with the Jim Cullum band at one time, so this is a reunion of sorts. Both are now pursuing their independent careers.

Pianist Ray Kennedy performs the music of Arthur Schwartz with his trio which includes his brother Tom on bass and Miles Vandiver on drums. Guitarist Joe Cohn is guest artist on this recording. Joe is the son of tenor saxophonist Al Cohn of the Woody Herman band. These tunes are played with special finesse. Some of these songs will be familiar to most listeners: That’s Entertainment!, You and the Night and the Music, Something to Remember You By, Alone Together and Dancing in the Dark. Although these are instrumentals, some of the songs are so familiar you’ll want to sing along. Yet, these are played with such finesse that there is always a nuance or a surprise.