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The Taylor / Fidyk Big Band: Live at Blues Alley

Read "Live at Blues Alley" reviewed by Jack Bowers


Here's a second impressive album by the outstanding Taylor/Fidyk Big Band, in every respect a worthy successor to its superlative studio date, A Perfect Match, from three years ago. The same basic ingredients--exhilarating charts by co-leader Mark Taylor, inspired blowing by the ensemble--are amplified this time around by the adrenaline rush induced by the presence of an audience at Blues Alley in Washington, DC.

As before, the band is comprised largely of Army Blues, Airmen of Note and Navy Commodores ...

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The Taylor / Fidyk Big Band: A Perfect Match

Read "A Perfect Match" reviewed by Jack Bowers


This is the second album I’ve encountered that promised A Perfect Match, and both have made good on that unequivocal warranty. What is “matched” herein are the invigorating compositions and arrangements of Mark Taylor and a rip-roaring big band securely anchored by drummer Steve Fidyk and comprised mainly of personnel from two of the country’s leading military ensembles, the Army Blues and Navy Commodores. It’s always a kick to hear them working so closely and so well together.

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Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

Live at Blues Alley

OA2 Records
2006

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A Perfect Match

Writegroove
2003

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From: Live at Blues Alley
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