Big Band Reflections of Cole Porter by Jack Cooper and The Jazz Orchestra of the Delta

15 May

Written by Lee Prosser
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BIG BAND REFLECTIONS OF COLE PORTER is a CD collection which will delight Cole Porter fans and Big Band fans alike! Marvin Stamm on trumpet plays the music of Cole Porter in topnotch form, and the vocals of Sandra Dudley are perfect for the Big Band approach to the music of Cole Porter. The orchestra is Big Band at its finest.

There are 9 songs in the collection. Cole Porter's "It's All Right With Me," "Love For Sale," "Night and Day," "So In Love," "Everything I Love," "From This Moment On," and "What Is This Thing Called Love" are featured alongside two original songs for the collection titled "Twelve" and "Two In Love." Each song is an example of Big Band at its best expression in orchestra form.

For those who enjoy Big Band music and the music of Cole Porter, this is an engaging, imaginative listening treat. BIG BAND REFLECTIONS OF COLE PORTER is fine music, and the musicians are topnotch. Each song performance on this collection is excellent.

Additional Info

Artist / Group Name: Jack Cooper and The Jazz Orchestra of the Delta
CD Title: Big Band Reflections of Cole Porter
Genre: Big Band / Swing
Year Released: 2003
Record Label: Summit Records
Tracks: An exceptional rendition of What Is This Thing Called Love is an intricate and enjoyable approach to Cole Porter.
Musicians: Jack Cooper and The Jazz Orchestra of the Delta, with special guests Marvin Stamm on trumpet and Sandra Dudley on vocals.
Label Website: http://www.summitrecords.com
Rating: Five Stars