{"product_id":"very-live-at-ronnie-scotts-london-set-2","title":"Very Live at Ronnie Scott's London, Set 2","description":"Personnel: Steve Smith (drums); Steve Marcus (soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone); Andy Fusco (alto saxophone); Mark Soskin (piano); Baron Browne (electric bass).\u003cbr\u003eAudio Mixer: Robert Biles.\u003cbr\u003eLiner Note Author: Geoff Nicholls.\u003cbr\u003eRecording information: Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, London, England (06\/07\/2002\/06\/08\/2002).\u003cbr\u003ePhotographers: Joey Denoia; Heinz Kronberger.\u003cbr\u003eArrangers: Buddy's Buddies; Mark Soskin; Walt Weiskopf; Lee Musiker; Bob Mintzer.\u003cbr\u003eThis CD denotes the second of two appearances at the famous London, England jazz spot. With this effort, master drummer Steve Smith performs with ex-Buddy Rich bandmembers, saxophonists Steve Marcus, Andy Fusco, and other notables. Nonetheless, Smith drives this quintet thru a set of largely jazz standards such as Coltrane's \"Moments Notice,\" and Sonny Rollins' \"Airegin.\" However, as intimated in the liner notes, the band does offer a small scale footprint of the Rich big band's rapidly paced stride and acute use of dynamics. In any event, the musicians convey a tight-knit, upbeat groove, regardless of tempo. Everyone gets an opportunity to stretch; yet one of the more noticeable aspects of this release pertains to Smith's flawlessly constructed rhythms. Even his solos are somewhat patterned after Rich's lightning-fast fills, cross-sticking maneuvers, and sweeping tom rolls. A highly entertaining effort, indeed! ~ Glenn Astarita","brand":"MovieMars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52596067500319,"sku":"026245402829","price":10.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/7833\/0399\/files\/fc5bea38230ea092f6f2d1f1a33f0c09.jpg?v=1780653268","url":"https:\/\/www.moviemars.com\/products\/very-live-at-ronnie-scotts-london-set-2","provider":"MovieMars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}