Marty Grosz
, a
Fats Waller
-inspired vocalist, a masterful chordal acoustic guitarist and a frequently hilarious comedian, is well showcased on this Jazzology CD reissue of a set originally cut for the Statiras label. Featured with his
Destiny's Tots
(a group not dissimilar to his
Orphan Newsboys
),
Grosz
sings such bright numbers as
"With Plenty of Money and You,"
"I'm In the Market for You," "I Wish I Were Twins," "My Very Good Friend the Milkman," "I'm Building Up to an Awful Letdown," and "You've Been Taking Lessons In Love." Hot solos are provided by
Dick Meldonian
(on tenor, alto and baritone),
Dan Barrett
(doubling on trombone and cornet), pianist
Keith Ingham
and bassist
Phil Flanigan
. Highly recommended to classic jazz fans. ~ Scott Yanow