The debut album from the most vibrant, swinging big band in the UK. Co-bandleaders Matt Skelton (drums) and Colin Skinner (alto sax) - 2 key members of The John Wilson Orchestra - pay tribute here to the music of Terry Gibbs, featuring Anthony Kerr in the role as vibraphonist-supreme.
Featuring arrangements by the American greats such as Bill Holman, Manny Albam, and Lennie Niehaus amongst other luminaries, including great British talent Colin Skinner! "The Skelton Skinner Allstars Big Band are one of the best new bands I've heard in many years. They remind me so much of my Dream Band." TERRY GIBBS
Featuring arrangements by the American greats such as Bill Holman, Manny Albam, and Lennie Niehaus amongst other luminaries, including great British talent Colin Skinner! "The Skelton Skinner Allstars Big Band are one of the best new bands I've heard in many years. They remind me so much of my Dream Band." TERRY GIBBS
"The energy is terrific and their passion for this music is palpable! World-class!" CLAIRE MARTIN
"It's a rare thing indeed to hear a band THIS good. The Skelton Skinner Allstars Big Band has everything: fabulous ensemble playing, terrific jazz soloists, knockout time. The arrangements are inventive and swing like hell. And - get this - the recorded sound is nigh on perfect. Please buy this CD in bulk." JOHN WILSON
"The best of British playing the best of American - a joyous, swinging romp from start to finish." MARK NIGHTINGALE
http://www.skeltonskinnerallstars.com
"It's a rare thing indeed to hear a band THIS good. The Skelton Skinner Allstars Big Band has everything: fabulous ensemble playing, terrific jazz soloists, knockout time. The arrangements are inventive and swing like hell. And - get this - the recorded sound is nigh on perfect. Please buy this CD in bulk." JOHN WILSON
"The best of British playing the best of American - a joyous, swinging romp from start to finish." MARK NIGHTINGALE
http://www.skeltonskinnerallstars.com
