Sixty And Still Cookin’
Curt Miller, 2023
8/10
Listen to Sixty And Still Cookin’
An outfit comprised of 6 trombones and a rhythm section, the legendary Las Vegas Boneheads celebrate their 60th anniversary with these 10 swingin’ and infectious tracks.
“Al Cohn Tune” opens the listen with much energy, where the lively horns and Larry Aberman’s frisky drums make for an animated climate, and “Ceora” follows with a soulful spirit of rich brass and Steve Flora’s very skilled bass making for much warmth.
In the middle, “Carl” makes superb use of Curt Miller’s trombone for a lively solo, while “The Nervous Nellie” bops and shakes thanks to Andy Martin’s highly articulate trombone prowess amid Uli Geissendoerfer’s rich piano playing.
Close to the end, the textured and dynamic “Cherokee” welcomes a soothing solo from Nathan Tanouye’s trombone, and “Giant Steps” exits with a precise and radiant John Coltrane cover that’s the perfect finish for this timeless listen.
The band have had long periods of inactivity since their inception in 1962, and this version of The Las Vegas Boneheads is quite possibly the best yet, as evidenced by this excellent jazz outing that’s heavy on the trombone and rhythm.
Travels well with: Marshall Gilkes- Cyclic Journey; Jared Schonig- Two Takes Vol. 1