Monday, February 27, 2023

LOST SONGS: The Touch of Your Lips - Boss Brass

Legendary for a reason.

Canada's Boss Brass lopes thru a barely-remembered love song from over 75 years ago.

Sweet.  

Song: Ray Noble (1936)

Recording: Phil Sheridan (1994)

The Boss Brass includes: Rob McConnell (valve trombone), Moe Koffman (flute, soprano & alto saxophones), John Johnson (flute, clarinet, soprano & alto saxophones), Alex Dean (flute, clarinet, tenor saxophone), Rick Wilkins (clarinet, tenor saxophone), Arnie Chycoski, Steve McDade, Guido Basso (trumpet, flugelhorn), Bob Livingston, Jerry Johnson (trombone), Ernie Pattison (bass trombone), Gary Pattison, James MacDonald (French horn), John MacLeod & Dave Woods (trumpets), Al Kay (lead trombone), Bob Leonard (baritone sax), David Restivo (piano), Ed Bickert (guitar), Jim Vivian (bass), Ted Warren (drums). 

Arranger: Rick Wilkins


2 comments:

Unknown said...

Sorry, the arrangement is by Rick Wilkins, not Rob. (Rick's the tenor soloist, too.)
And there are musicians missing on that list. John MacLeod and Dave Woods, trumpets; Al Kay on lead trombone; Bob Leonard on baritone sax.
One of the best big bands ever.

dunf said...

Thanks for the info.
Will use it with another Boss Brass posting Thursday.