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Swing along with Marty

John C. Graham | toronto, ontario Canada | 11/23/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The first 14 tunes were recorded in Germany back in November of 2001. The 15th, a 10+ minute medley, was recorded from a concert in 2000. The recording was originally issued in Germany by Nico Gastreich...who happens to be the bass player in the band. The other players are Randy Reinhart:trumpet, Frank Roberscheuten:clarinet and saxophones, and Nico's son Moritz:drums. Marty, of course, plays guitar and does the occasional vocal.



The band is tight-father/son rhythm section superb-and the reed player, Frank Roberscheuten, is a real standout. Randy Reinhart, the one player you've probably heard of(the American), plays the hot trumpet to perfection. Marty, as always, plays tasty acoustic rhythm guitar and without a piano in the band, is heard to good advantage. His vocals-for those who don't know-come from the Fats Waller school, a source of inspiration that can only mean one thing: an upbeat party atmosphere where everyone is having fun. He's great to see live and if you have a chance to see him, don't pass it up.



I've listened to this one many times and it never fails to impress. The musicians are never less than excellent and it would seem that Marty can put together a hot little band anywhere he goes. For the uninitiated, this is a great place to start. For the vets, it's another keeper.



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