John Cocuzzi is a versatile, talented multi-instrumentalist jazz musician who with some other very talented musicians, stretch out for an entertaining 60 minutes plus of solid, straight ahead jazz music on this very good album. This album revisits the small group swing of the 1930s and 1940s popularized by Benny Goodman, Lionel Hampton, John Kirby and others. Cocuzzi adds his own flavor along with some artful arrangements to those warhorses from the past. A dreamy Ghost of A Chance features electrically enhanced Cocuzzi vibes, coupled with some imaginative bass by John Previti.
Artist: John Cocuzzi Quintet
Released: February 15, 2000
Label: Mapleshade Records
Role: Bass
Recorded at: Mapleshade Studios
Tracks: (varies)
Duration: 60+ minutes