Seven Men in Neckties: History of the Micros, Vol. 1 Microscopic Septet

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  • Release Date: 09/19/2006
  • 2 Disc Set
  • Sales Rank: 37,664
  • Label: CUNEIFORM
  • UPC: 045775023625

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Seven Men in Neckties: History of the Micros, Vol. 1

Disc 1
1LISTENChinese Twilight Zone 6:42
2LISTENWishful Thinking 3:23
3LISTENTake the Z Train 7:24
4LISTENMr. Bradley Mr. Martin 2:57
5LISTENKelly Grows Up 5:05
6LISTENPack the Ermines, Mary 3:52
7LISTENI Didn't Do It 8:45
8LISTENA Strange Thought Entered My Head 5:07
9LISTENPart at Pj's 6:30
10LISTENBee Beep 8:02
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Disc 2
1LISTENThe Lobster Parade 5:56
2LISTENSecond Avenue 5:50
3LISTENWhy Not? 3:39
4LISTENLet's Flip! 5:43
5LISTENLazlo's Lament 6:58
6LISTENBoo Boo Coming 5:34
7LISTENJohnny Come Lately 7:07
8LISTENThe Mirror 7:04
9LISTENHoftstra's Dilemma 5:53
10LISTENWomen in Slow Motion 7:51
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The Microscopic Septet recorded sporadically during its decade or so of existence, though this unusual group has captivated those who have discovered their work. Co-founders Phillip Johnston (soprano sax) and Joel Forrester (piano) wrote most of the group's material, featuring some twisted swing that borders on Raymond Scott-like novelty at times, though it's far looser in its execution. Seven Men in Neckties: History of the Micros, Vol. 1 is the first of two double-CD volumes (including the albums Take the Z Train and Let's Flip!) that compile the entire recordings of the Microscopic Septet, while also adding several previously unissued performances.

Highlights from the studio sessions include the schizophrenic "Take the Z Train," the humorous "Pack the Ermines, Mary" and the long-running "Fresh Air Theme," which has been heard every weekday on the NPR radio series since the early '90s. The music from Let's Flip! represents the band's only live recording. "The Lobster Parade" is a loopy Latin number, while "Let's Flip!" teases the listener with references to such pieces as "Killer Joe," "Fly Me to the Moon" and "Old Devil Moon" as it saunters on its way. The one standard heard is a breezy rendition Billy Strayhorn's "Johnny Come Lately" which showcases baritone saxophonist David Sewelson and Phillip Johnston on soprano sax. While it is a shame that the Microscopic Septet wasn't able to record more frequently, fans will definitely want to pick up this two-CD compilation and its companion, Surrealistic Swing. Ken Dryden, All Music Guide

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