Product Description

The latest disc from Gordon Goodwins Big Phat Band, The Phat Pack showcases more of the hot licks that fans have come to know and love. In addition to the playful jazz of such tracks as "Whodunnit?" and "Attack of the Killer Tomatoes" , the Big Phat Band teams up with guest vocalist Dianne Reeves, fresh from winning a Grammy for her work on the soundtrack to the Oscar winning film "Good Night and Good Luck." In true "Rat Pack" fashion, Dianne tackles a sexy arrangement of the timeless Frank Sinatra classic "Too Close for Comfort" that is sure to become a classic in its own right. Her energy is as infectious as her vocal stylization, and if anything rings true for the Big Phat band, its consistent energy-timeless and classic. Gordon Goodwin comments about this vibe that ran through the creation and recording of the Phat Pack: "We in the Big Phat Band have similar aspirations as the original Rat Pack:! To bring to our audience a form of timeless, creative music that remains significant. We try to play this music with energy, passion and abandon, and with the same sense of fun that Frank, Sammy and Dean had. We just do it without the tuxedos and the martinis and the cigarettes and the gambling and the guys named Jilly and the showgirls.

Showgirls. Hmm. Now theres a thought".

CD:

Complete album in stereo

BONUS DVD:

Complete album in 5.1 surround sound
New concert videos and recording session videos
Big Phat Band Photo Gallery
Big Phat Solo Transcriptions
Bios of each member of the Big Phat Band
The Big Phat Band Tivia Game featuring a special BONUS audio track
Make your own mix of a Big Phat Band track
Audio Commentary Gordon Goodwin discusses each track on The Phat Pack
Bonus Big Phat Band interviews available with purchases via DVD Launcher
Video Linear Notes
Portable music files and bonus ROM content

About the Artist

Gordon Goodwins Big Phat Band, an 18-piece jazz ensemble, celebrates and personifies the best of the big band tradition with a very contemporary and original sound. Through the writing genius of Gordon Goodwin, SRO audiences have enjoyed one of the most craftsman-like hard swinging large jazz ensembles comprised of L.A.s finest musicians. Gordons witty and insightful arrangements propel the listener on a journey through a myriad of styles: latin, blues, swing, classical, hard-hitting jazz, and even an homage to Looney Tunes (!).

• Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
• Language : English
• Product Dimensions : 5.64 x 0.41 x 4.87 inches; 3.52 ounces
• Manufacturer : 5.1 LABEL GROUP LLC
• Date First Available : January 29, 2007
• Label : 5.1 LABEL GROUP LLC
• Number of discs : 2