The Dynamic Les DeMerle Band - Hittin' The Blue Notes, Volume 2 (2005)

The appropriately named Dynamic Les DeMerle Band is back for volume two with arrangements on some of the great hits of the Blue Note record label and tunes that evoke the spirit of those recordings. As an added bonus, volume two features two tracks with the legendary blues vocalist Jimmy Witherspoon. About volume one, Jazz Review wrote "His band is dynamic, in large part because of the irresistible beat that DeMerle sets up for each tune, and also because the other members of his band share DeMerle's unabashed love of the Blue Note classics, expressed in tribute with reverence, without solemnity, but with a propulsive style that's consistent with the inspiring nature of the original recordings."

Les DeMerle - drums/vocals
Bonnie Eisele - vocals
Marvin Ferebee - trumpet/flugelhorn
Keith Holmes - alto/tenor/soprano sax, flute
Matt Vance - alto/tenor/baritone sax, flute
Kevin Wilder - piano/keyboards
Ricky Ravelo - bass
Sam Rodriguez - percussion

Special Guest - Blues Legend, JIMMY WITHERSPOON