Bob Barnard, John Sheridan - Thanks a Million (2004)

Tracklist

01. You're Lucky To Me
02. Thanks
03. Jalousie
04. Samantha
05. The Skeleton In the Closet
06. Thanks a Million
07. Black Moonlight
08. When It's Sleepy Time Down South
09. That Old Girl of Mine
10. Was I To Blame (for Falling In Love With You)
11. I've Got a Crush on You
12. I'm Shooting High
13. Arkansas Lullaby
14. Please
15. The Day You Came Along
16. Sidewalk Blues



Veteran Australian cornetist Bob Barnard and stride pianist John Sheridan (best known for his 23 years playing with Jim Cullum) team up for this exciting duet set. Most of the songs on their collaboration were associated with Louis Armstrong or Bing Crosby, although there are some exceptions (such as Jelly Roll Morton's "Sidewalk Blues"). Both of the musicians are heard in prime form, inspiring each other and coming up with witty and swinging ideas within the genre of pre-bop jazz. One does not miss other horns when Barnard plays, and Sheridan is a full rhythm section by himself. With such highlights as "You're Lucky to Me," "The Skeleton in the Closet," "I'm Shooting High," and "Please," this CD is easily recommended to fans of small-group swing and hot jazz.

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