Scott Hamilton and Danny Moss - Mainstream Giants of Jazz (2007)

'Mainstream Giants of Jazz' sees two of the great tenor sax stylists and a marvellous rhythm section brought together, with everyone given the opportunity to fly in various combinations, from solo piano to the full ensemble.

American tenor wizard Scott Hamilton shares top billing with Danny Moss and a first choice rhythm section. Sadly, shortly after making this recording Danny succumbed to cancer, thus making the album a fitting tribute to a much-loved man and highly-respected musician.

The programme consists mainly of standards with a fairly equal mixture of swingers and ballads. The two tenors are teamed on eight numbers with Danny soloing on "Like Someone In Love" and Scott subtly decorating "My Shining Hour". Guitarist Dave Cliff and bedrock bassist Len Skeat duet on "It Could Happen To You", while John Pearce takes "Star Dust" as a piano solo, using a set of inspired substitute chords that would surely have had composer Hoagy Carmichael gagging in amazement. The two tenor men revel in the company of each other - and the wonderful rhythm team driven by master drummer Martin Drew.

Personnel:
Scott Hamilton, Danny Moss (tenor saxophone), Dave Cliff (guitar), John Pearce (piano), Len Skeat (bass), Martin Drew (drums)