Michael Feinstein steps out from behind his piano to front a big band, and not just any band, but Maynard Ferguson's. Extending the jazzy course he started in his first Concord album, Michael &

Big City Rhythms

Michael Feinstein steps out from behind his piano to front a big band, and not just any band, but Maynard Ferguson's. Extending the jazzy course he started in his first Concord album, Michael & George, Feinstein sounds at ease whether the swing is light ("Girl Talk") or hard ("Let Me Off Uptown"). He also contributes two of his own songs ("The Rhythm of the Blues," "Swing Is Back in Style"). While occasional piercing trumpet lines remind us who the bandleader is, Ferguson doesn't spend that much time in the stratosphere--partly because he's now over 70 and partly because this crack band works beautifully in support of Feinstein. Released shortly after the singer opened his New York club, Feinstein's, Big City Rhythms will get your fingers snapping. --David Horiuchi
Country USA
Brand UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP
Manufacturer Concord Records
Binding Audio CD
ItemPartNumber 1658125
Model 1976271
ReleaseDate 1999-10-31
UnitCount 1
Format Import
UPCs 013431486923
EANs 0013431486923

Big City Rhythms