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Hot Club of 52d Street

Christian Century,  March 8, 2005  by Louis R. Carlozo

Hot Club of 52d Street, by Howard Alden, Johnny Frigo, Bucky Pizzarelli, Michael Moore (Chesky Records). Jazz.

Conceived as a tribute to guitarist Django Reinhardt, this "unplugged" live recording--made in 2003--crackles with jump-jazz energy that is infectious from the opening chords of "Rosetta." Even more remarkable is the performance of violinist Johnny Frigo, who takes the role of Reinhardt's foil, Stephane Grapelli. Though in his mid-80s when this recording was made, Frigo is at the top of his game on standards such as "Tangerine" and "I've Got Rhythm," the latter rendered at breakneck pace.

Louis R. Carlozo, an entertainment editor and staff writer at the Chicago Tribune, an independent record producer and a studio musician.

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