Franz Jackson - Snag It (1991)

1991 recording of Franz with Jim Beebe's Chicago Jazz. A really nice selection of traditional and swing jazz tunes including "High Society", "Apex Blues", and "Sophisticated Lady" as well as Franz's signature sign-off "Huff and Puff". Trombonist Jim Beebe featured Franz as his band's guest artist on this album to showcase him as "the total jazz musician" says Beebe.

Franz Jackson (77 at the time) is well featured with trombonist Jim Beebe's Chicago Jazz Band on this Delmark CD. With trumpeter Bob Neighbor completing the frontline and a fine four-piece rhythm section keeping the music swinging, Jackson (who is heard on tenor, clarinet, soprano and a few vocals) proves to still be in prime form. The repertoire is mostly from the 1920s and '30s, ranging from Dixieland and classic jazz to swing. Highlights include "How'm I Doin'," "High Society," "That Da Da Strain" and "Panama."~Snag It Review by Scott Yanow