Editorial Review:

Album Description:
For the fourth recorded edition of his Big Phat Band, Grammy-winning Gordon Goodwin in 'Act Your Age' continues to display dynamic big band writing executed with complete aplomb. A bevy of guest soloists is on display in tracks by the accomplished pianists Chick Corea and Dave Grusin, vocalist Patti Austin, and guitarist Lee Ritenour, who is also the producer of the CD. In addition, Goodwin illustrates his genuine appreciation of the legacy of the enduring jazz masters in the intriguing, cutting edge re-recording by Art Tatum of 'Yesterday' , which is surrounded by his modern chart of the Jerome Kern classic tune. Goodwin's bow to the recent past is his version of Herbie Hancock's 'Watermelon Man', dressed in brand new clothes and arranged in a shuffle rhythm. Patti Austin digs deeply into Earth, Wind, and Fire's 'September' , along with Lee Ritenour's vigorous guitar solo. Chick Corea recreates his 'Senor Mouse' with the same success as his original version, but this time he is heard in a rare big band context, riffing with The Big Phat Band. The celebrated screen composer, Dave Grusin, and his longtime musical associate Ritenour, work perfectly in tandem providing added flavor to Grusin's composition, 'Punta Del Soul' . The broad sweep of Goodwin's impressive composing and arranging credentials are much in evidence through his originals including standouts 'Hit The Ground Running', 'Act Your Age'; and 'Chance Encounters'. Running the musical garment from soul grooves to samba, to contemporary New Orleans, musically he is equally at home. But the high caliber of Goodwin's writing demands a high caliber ensemble to play it. That is exactly what the Big Phat Band offers, in addition to featuring soloists that both understand and are in turn inspired by his writing: Alto saxophonist Eric Marienthal, tenor saxophonist Brian Scanlon, the Band's vaunted trumpet section of Wayne Bergeron, Dan Fornero, Dan Savant, and Bob Summers, trombonist Andy Martin, and drummer Bernie Dresel. The Bonus DVD is loaded with great stuff that Gordon's fans expect from him including videos, interviews, commentary, band bios, games, 'make your own mix', and the entire in stunning DVD quality 5.1 surround sound.



Bonus DVD includes:

o 5.1 SURROUND-SOUND VERSIONS OF ALL 12 TRACKS FROM THE CD/PHOTO GALLERY
o SOLO TRANSCRIPTIONS
o LIVE CONCERT FOOTAGE from New Hampshire 5/31/08. * 'Hit The Ground Running' * 'Watermelon Man' * 'Licksmanship.'
o TRACK BY TRACK COMMENTARY/PHOTO GALLERY
o A CONVERSATION WITH LEE RITENOUR, GORDON GOODWIN & DAN SAVANT/PHOTO GALLERY
o BIG PHAT JAM WINNERS from The Phat Pack online music contest
o MAKE YOUR OWN MIX of Hit The Ground Running and Gumbo Street o ON-SCREEN LINER NOTES o INDIVIDUAL BAND MEMBER BIOS









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Disc 1:

1. Hit the Ground Running
2. Watermelon Man
3. September
4. Yesterdays
5. Senor Mouse
6. Punta Del Soul
7. Act Your Age
8. Chance Encounters
9. Backrow Politics
10. East Coast Envy
11. El Macho Muchacho
12. Gumbo Street
13. Floating Home (Bonus Track)

Rating: - * Gordon Goodwin's, Act Your4 Age ... I thought the Big Phat Band had previously set the standard too high to even match their previous releases, I was wrong!. The latest effort is an amazing demonstration of perfect balance and outstanding performance from the best band in the USA (perhaps the world). As an old brass player I am continually gob smacked at their performances, track 9, which features the trumpet section is awesome. Big Band fans will just love this release. James, Melbourne Australia Rating: - * Must Hear ... If nothing else please pick this up to hear Art Tatum. I'm sure there are many people who are not familiar with his playing genius and Gordon Goodwin gives you this amazing vehicle to familiarize yourself. As always his band is explosive, creative, and the arrangements are incredibly imaginative. Rating: - * a wonderful collection of beautiful music ... I really enjoyed listening to this CD over and over again. The music hints of past moments in time, but sparks excitement at the moment you are listening to it. Makes you want to get up and dance, and incites your imagination of you being in an old club dancing in a contest, and winning. The CD act your age leads the listener to wonder just what their age is, as you feel young and rejuvenated just by listening. Rating: - * Act your age ... Excellent music, performed by professionals in their chosen instrument. A joy to listen while driving, or just sitting at home. Rating: - * Big Phat Awesome ... This is great music. It's rare to find such talent on one CD. It takes me back to a place before I was born. Gotta check out Gordon's new podcast Big Phat Chat.