Explosive! (1999)

About this title: This is such a logical combination. When vibraphonist Milt Jackson and the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra appeared together at the Jazz Bakery near Los Angeles during the same period as when this CD was recorded, Jackson (who usually frowns when he plays) could not stop smiling. He loved both John Clayton's arrangements and the sound of the 19-piece orchestra. Jackson, a major voice on his instrument since at least 1946, seemed as happy listening to the band as he did playing with it. And, although he has the most solos, he does not overshadow the mighty ensemble on this CD. Longtime fans of ... read more

Tracks:

1. Bags' Groove [Jackson]
2. Since I Fell for You [Johnson]
3. Evidence [Monk]
4. (Back Home Again In) Indiana [Hanley/MacDonald]
5. 'Deed I Do [Rose/Hirsch]
6. The Nearness of You [Carmichael/Washingt]
7. Major Deagan (Blues for Dan) [Jackson]
8. Emily [Mercer/Mandel]
9. Along Came Betty [Golson]
10. Revival Meeting [Clayton]
11. Recovery [Jackson]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.