Even Canadians Get the Blues Rob McConnell & the Boss Brass

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  • Release Date: 08/13/1996
  • Sales Rank: 110,714
  • Label: CONCORD RECORDS
  • UPC: 013431472223

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Even Canadians Get the Blues

1LISTENBlue Tag / Rob McDonnell 9:13
2LISTENEven Canadians Get the Blues / Rob McDonnell 7:01
3LISTENThe Clarinet Is Black and Blue / Rob McDonnell 4:27
4LISTENDo You Mean It? / Rob McDonnell 8:03
5LISTENBlue Hodge / Rob McDonnell 8:46
6LISTENSixth Sense / Rob McDonnell 6:42
7LISTENThe Countless Blues / Rob McDonnell 9:43
8LISTENThe Shuffle Boogie Swamp Groove Blue / Rob McDonnell 10:42
9LISTENO Canada / Rob McDonnell 1:41

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Rob McConnell & the Boss Brass tackle a mostly blues-oriented program for these 1996 sessions, with five originals by the leader, in addition to tunes by others. "Even Canadians Get the Blues" is a lively shout type tune in the mold of Woody Herman's big band showcasing trumpeter Steve McDade and tenor saxophonist Alan Dean. While "The Clarinet Is Black and Blue" isn't technically, a blues, it has a bluesy air, with Moe Kauffman's melancholy clarinet backed by the lush ensembles, which often include a choir of four additional clarinets. Boss Brass alum Ian McDougall contributed the breezy blues "Do You Mean It?" that puts the spotlight on pianist Dave Restivo, flugelhornist John McLeod, and alto saxophonist John Johnson. The upbeat "The Shuffle Boogie Swamp Groove Blue" adds guest Doug Riley on organ, while the date closes with a brief, lush rendition of the Canadian National Anthem, "O Canada." McConnell's liner notes are often amusing, as is his cover photo pose as a drunken Canadian Mountie passed out draped over a piano. Ken Dryden, All Music Guide

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December 15, 2007: This is the bluesiest album Rob McConnell and the Boss Brass ever recorded. From Blue Tag to The Shuffle Boogie Swamp Groove Blue it's a winner. My favorites are The Clarinet is Black and Blue and The Shuffle Boogie Swamp Groove Blue, which is about a twelve minute-long hammond organ feature. I have never, ever got tired of hearing this tune! It also features solos by Rob, I think Guido and a tenor player. The tenor player almost jumps up on the bar for his solo. This album is worth the money just for this tune- but the others are winners, too. Accept no substitutes! Look for the drunk Mounty (Rob McConnell) on the cover, eh?