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Colin James and the Little Big Band II

 
Album Review: Colin James and the Little Big Band II

  • Artist: Colin James
  • Rating: StarStarHalf Star
  • Release Date: 1998
  • Total Time: 47:20
  • Genre: Rock

Review

While the late '90s may be remembered as the era of the swing revival movement, Colin James was one of the first artists to rediscover this popular musical style of yesteryear. Although James started out first and foremost as a blues guitarist, he'd been a lover of swing since he was a teen, deciding to ditch his blues-rock for 1993's Colin James and the Little Big Band I. The switch proved to be the right move back home; the album was a double-platinum smash. But since the swing revival was a few years off in the early '90s, James returned to blues-rock with 1995's Bad Habits, before this release signaled a return to swing. Included are covers of such legends as Cab Calloway ("C'Mon with the C'Mon"), Ray Charles ("Mary Ann"), and Willie Dixon ("You Know My Love"), plus other highlights ("Jumpin' from 6 to 6," "I'll See It Through," etc.). And fans of James' earlier work will be happy to learn that he hasn't given up blues entirely, especially after hearing the tracks "Let's Shout" and "Tin Pan Alley." ~ Greg Prato, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track TitleComposersPerformersTime
Jumpin' from 6 to 6 Colin James (2:54)
Safronia Calvin Boze Colin James (2:15)
Mary Ann Colin James (3:34)
Let's Shout Colin James (3:12)
You Know My Love Willie Dixon Colin James (3:27)
I'll See It Through (Lyrics) Colin James (3:46)
C'mon with the C'mon Colin James (2:57)
Rocket to the Moon (Lyrics) Colin James (3:42)
Think (Lyrics) Colin James (3:52)
Something's Goin' On Colin James (2:35)
I'm Lost Without You Al Dexter Colin James (3:04)
Tin Pan Alley (Lyrics) Colin James (4:27)
Triple Shot Colin James (3:59)
Oh Babe Colin James (3:36)

Credits

Greg Piccolo (Sax (Alto)), Colin James (Producer), James OMara (Photography), Joe Hardy (Mixing), James OMara (Art Direction), Norm Fisher (Bass (Upright)), Norm Fisher (Bass (Electric)), Colin James (Vocals), Colin James (Engineer), Reese Wynans (Organ (Hammond)), Joe Hardy (Producer), Colin James (Arranger), Reese Wynans (Piano), Eric Webster (Vocals), Colin Nairne (Producer), George Marino (Mastering), John Wolf (Trombone (Bass)), Greg Piccolo (Sax (Tenor)), Kaz Kazanoff (Sax (Tenor)), George Rains (Drums), Eric Webster (Piano), Kaz Kazanoff (Arranger), John Wolf (Trombone), Al Webster (Drums), Colin James (Guitar), Colin Nairne (Engineer), Colin Nairne (Mixing), John Wolf (Vocals), Kaz Kazanoff (Sax (Baritone)), Derry Byrne (Trumpet), Al Webster (Vocals), Joe Hardy (Engineer), Joe Hardy (Arranger), Eric Webster (Organ (Hammond))
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Colin James and the Little Big Band II
Studio album by Colin James
Released 26 January 1999
Recorded 1998
Genre Swing/Jive
Length 47:39
Label Warner
Producer Joe Hardy, Colin James, Craig Northey
Professional reviews
Colin James chronology
National Steel
(1997)
Colin James and the Little Big Band II
(1999)
Fuse
(2000)

Colin James and the Little Big Band II is a swing-jive album by Canadian musician Colin James, released in 1999 (see 1999 in music).

Colin James and the Little Big Band II earned James the 1999 Juno Award for "Best Producer".

Track listing

  1. "Jumpin' From Six to Six" – 2:54
  2. "Safronia B" – 2:15
  3. "Mary Anne" – 3:34
  4. "Let's Shout (Baby Work Out)" – 3:12
  5. "You Know My Love" – 3:27
  6. "I'll See It Through" – 3:46
  7. "C'mon With the C'mon" – 2:57
  8. "Rocket to the Moon" – 3:42
  9. "Think" – 3:52
  10. "Somethin's Goin' On in My Room" – 2:35
  11. "I'm Lost Without You" – 3:04
  12. "Tin Pan Alley" – 4:27
  13. "Triple Shot" – 3:59
  14. "Bring It On Home" – 3:55

Personnel

  • Colin James - vocals, guitars
  • Greg Piccolo - tenor and alto saxophones
  • Kaz Kazanoff - baritone and tenor saxophones
  • Brian Casserly - trumpet, vocals
  • John Wolf - trombone, bass trombone, vocals
  • Reese Wyans - Hammond organ, piano
  • George Rains - drums
  • Norm Fisher - stand-up bass, electric bass, vocals
  • Eric Webster - Hammond organ, piano, vocals (tracks 3, 8, 10, and 14)
  • Al Webster - drums, vocals (tracks 3, 8, 10, and 14)

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