muzycy:
Richard Allen, drums
Manny Boyd, alto saxophone
Al Bryant, trumpet
Denyce Byard, voice
Diane Byard, voice, tambourine
Jaki Byard, piano, conductor
Stephen Calia, bass trombone
John Eckert, trumpet
Al Givens, tenor saxophone
Ralph Hamperian, bass
Jed Levy, tenor saxophone
Dan Licht, electric guitar
Bob Norden, trombone
Rodger Parrot, trumpet
Carl Reinlieb, trombone
Steve Swell, trombone
Bob Torrente, alto saxophone
Preston Trombly, baritone saxophone
Steve Weinberg, trombone
Jim White, trumpet
AllMusic.com
This outing by Jaki Byard's big band The Apollo Stompers does not quite live up to its potential. The 17-piece orchestra has few distinctive soloists (other than the pianist/leader) and all of the performances (which include three medleys) are quite brief; also the two vocals by Byard's daughters are just so-so. The real reason to acquire this admittedly spirited set is for the occasional (and always notable) piano solos.
by Scott Yanow