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Swingin' for the Fences - Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band
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  1. Sing Sang Sung
  2. Count Bubba
  3. Samba del Gringo
  4. Bach 2 Part Invention in D Minor
  5. I Remember
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  1. Sing Sang Sung
  2. Count Bubba
  3. Samba del Gringo
  4. Bach 2 Part Invention in D Minor
  5. I Remember
  6. Swingin' for the Fences
  7. Mueva los Huesos
  8. Second Chances
  9. There's the Rub
  10. A Few Good Men
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Saxophonist Gordon Goodwin (heard on this CD on alto and soprano) has loved big bands since he was a child. He arranged all of the music for his 18-piece big band's release, contributing nine of the ten compositions (all but Bach's "Two Part Invention in D Minor") and getting several notable guest soloists to make appearances. The music is mostly modern mainstream, swinging while utilizing some advanced harmonies. There are a few departures including "Sing Sang Sung" (a number based a bit on "Sing Sing Sing"), the Bach ...

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Swingin' for the Fences 2001, Immergent

UPC: 676628200223

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