George Gruntz Concert Jazz Band
First Prize
Rare & Collectible Vinyl Records

Sealed 1989 US Original On Enja Records. Tiny Saw Cut. "This Is A Particularly Fun Outing By George Gruntz's Concert Jazz Band. Trombonist Ray Anderson's "Fishin' With Gramps" Is A Crackup And The Other Material Is Both Complex And Full Of Wit And Color. With Such Soloists As Trumpeters Mike Mossman, Franco Ambrosetti, Stanton Davis, And Manfred Schoof; Larry Schneider (On Tenor And Soprano); Howard Johnson On Bass Clarinet And Tuba; Altoist Chris Hunter (Who Sometimes Sounds Quite Close To David Sanborn); Vinny Golia On Baritone; And Others, There Is Plenty Of Variety And Many Brilliant Moments. George Gruntz's 18-piece Group Was One Of The Finest Of The Period, And This Sometimes-eccentric Cd Is A Perfect Introduction To His Music." AMG - Scott Yanow.