Tom Bacon is a very fine French horn player, and it is not everyday that someone blows jazz solos on the horn. Nevertheless, this short (45'35") album rarely rises much above the level of a novelty, perhaps due to the somewhat uninspiring material. If not for the horn, there is not much to distinguish this one from the pack. That being said, for those with a special interest in the French horn, this album should prove more than satisfactory. Bacon has a clean, crisp tone, and a fluid technique. His overdubbing on three tracks is gimmicky, but it still delights. Bacon is backed by various conglomerations, from the Rice University Jazz Band to a few different rhythm sections. The three arrangements by Art Gottschalk for the big band seem to work best, in part because they reflect a lighthearted approach. ~ Steven A. Loewy, All Music Guide
Tom Bacon (French Horn), Tom Bacon (Vibraslap), Tom Bacon (Main Performer), Tom Bacon (Mixing), Erich Avinger (Guitar), Erich Avinger (Piano), Erich Avinger (Mixing), Michael Boshears (Digital Mastering), Andy Bradley (Producer), Andy Bradley (Engineer), Andy Bradley (Mixing), David Craig (Bass), Ken Dye (Director), Paul English (Piano), Michael Grammar (Drums), Timothy Harris (Guitar), David Kirk (Tuba), Herman Matthews (Drums), Robbie Parrish (Technician), Robbie Parrish (Drum Technician), Rice University Jazz Band (Performer), Rice University Jazz Band (?), Bobby Rodriguez (Piano), Rick Spies (Drums), Keith Vivens (Bass), Keith Vivens (Drums), Dave Ziegler (Trumpet), Tim Harris (Guitar), Art Gottschalk (Producer), Art Gottschalk (Mixing), Paul Mitchum (Assistant Engineer), Paul Mitchum (Mixing Assistant), George Burt (Producer), Don Petelle (Photography), Tim Harris (Guitar)
