The Island of Dr. Trombone
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Released | 2000 |
Genre | Jazz |
Length | 42:18 |
Label | Summit Records[1] |
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The Island of Dr. Trombone is a 2000 jazz album by trombonist Harry Watters.[3][4] Regarding the tropical feel of the album, Watters said that “recording the disc was a therapeutic way of getting through the harshest weeks of sub-freezing temperatures.” The album features several of Watters’ own compositions as well as those by other artists.
Production
[edit]The album was recorded in Decatur, Alabama.[5]
Critical reception
[edit]Cadence deemed the album "light jazz ... as innocuous as a summer zephyr."[5] AllMusic called the album "a minor classic, an affirmation of the vitality of the jazz trombone, and an entertainingly joyful noise."[2]
Personnel
[edit]- Harry Watters - trombone
- Ken Watters - trumpet
- Andy Narell - steelpans
- Claire Watters - piccolo
- Steve Fidyk - drums
- Alan Wonneberger - recording, audio mixing
Track listing
[edit]- "The Island of Dr. Trombone" (Harry Watters) – 3:56
- "Cherry Pink & Apple Blossom White" (Louis Guglielmi) – 4:33
- "The Trainer on the Beach" (Harry Watters) – 4:39
- "Theme from ‘I Dream of Jeannie’" (Hugo Montenegro) – 3:56
- "You Are the Sunshine of My Life" (Stevie Wonder) – 3:57
- "Fiesta Bay" (Harry Watters) – 3:33
- "Here Comes the Sun" (George Harrison) – 3:49
- "S.C. Is Hittin' the Beach" (Santa Claus Is Coming to Town) (Haven Gillespie/J. Fred Coots) – 5:07
- "Trinidad" (Harry Watters) – 5:22
- "Yesterday" (Lennon–McCartney) – 3:26
References
[edit]- ^ Stewart, Patrice (7 Feb 2008). "Getting jazzed: Spend a romantic evening with Watters Brothers Quintet to benefit arts center". The Decatur Daily.
- ^ a b Steve Loewy. "The Island of Dr. Trombone - Harry Watters | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2020-02-27.
- ^ Marks, Rusty (14 Feb 2002). "Symphony lets it slide with trombone-flavored pops show". The Charleston Gazette: 1D.
- ^ Lord, Tom (2004). The Jazz Discography. Vol. 24. Lord Music Reference. p. W280.
- ^ a b "Hodgepodge and Shorties". Cadence. 26 (7–12): 22–23. September 2000.
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