Still Burning! by George Masso feat. Lou Colombo, Harry Allen, Johnny Varro

* Bonus Tracks

The fine swing trombonist George Masso leads a top-notch sextet through seven Cole Porter songs on a spirited live date recorded in Hamburg, Germany. Masso has long been a valuable sideman but he also excels as a leader and is generous in allocating solo space. Trumpeter Lou Colombo (long a legend in the Northeast) is heard on one of his best showcases, tenor saxophonist Harry Allen (who sounds quite close to Stan Getz in spots) swings hard, and the rhythm section (pianist Johnny Varro, bassist Phil Flanigan, and drummer Jake Hanna) sounds as good as they look. Easily recommended to swing, trad, and classic jazz collectors.

AllMusic Review by Scott Yanow

Some words about "The Music of Cole Porter, Vol. 1":

"...very enjoyable fifty minutes ... played with such technical prowess and intention that it is impossible not to be charmed."
- Jazz Review

Tracklist

1.	Get Out of Town	9:45

2.	Dream Dancing	8:48

3.	Night and Day	4:53

4.	Easy to Love	4:28

5.	C'est Magnifique	8:28

6.	Just One of Those Things	7:18

7.	Ballad for a Friend	4:29

8.	What Is This Thing Called Love *	7:08

9.	I Love You, Samantha *	5:51

Credits

released March 1, 2021

George Masso - trombone
Lou Colombo – trumpet, flugelhorn
Harry Allen – tenor sax
Johnny Varro - piano
Phil Flanigan - bass
Jake Hanna - drums

Recorded live on March 6, 1999 at the Hanse Merkur Auditorium, Hamburg, Germany.

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