bongolong land closed

2011-06-01T06:00:00.000-07:00

"bongolong land" is now closed...

I have created a new blog “bongolongmusic” which will feature only music that I have recorded.

Also, if you are interested in Health & Wellness please visit “The Herbalongs”

Please check out the other fine Christmas sites you'll find listed to your left.

It’s been five years since I started this blog and had a wonderful time sharing the items I’ve found. As many of you know, this kind of venture is very time consuming and this time is taking me away from the things that really matter.

To all you loyal readers from all over the world, thanks for stopping by, enjoying my offerings and sharing your comments.

Love,

bongolong

George Roberts - "Meet Mr. Roberts" & "Bottoms Up" on 1 CD!

2011-05-27T17:02:00.000-07:00

Now available on CD! George Roberts' "Meet Mr. Roberts" (1959) and "Bottoms Up" (1960); both albums on 1 CD.

During the Fifties, the bass trombone did come to spectacular attention in the gifted hands of George Roberts, one of Los Angeles’ most sought-after sidemen and busiest studio men, whose arresting style was introduced to audiences on the two Columbia Records albums he made as a leader in 1959 and 1960.

“Meet Mr. Roberts,” the first of the two, focused on the wonderful open sound of his trombone, romping through a set of standards with an unusual line-up featuring—in addition to Roberts—three trombones, two French horns, vibes, bass, drums and a harp, with Frank DeVol taking care of the direction and arrangements.

For “Bottoms Up”, the second, he used a sextet, and added a special mute to his bass trombone to produce a rich, warm and happy sound that was unusually appealing. John T. Williams was the arranger and pianist of the group, which also includes two guitars, piano, bass and drums. Making use of his generous wit and a dash of sentiment, Roberts kept the tone light and bouncy for both albums, which reflect his sinuous style and keen sense of humor in an irresistible combination.

Available at Amazon, CDUniverse, etc (no iTunes, yet) or direct from Fresh Sound Records/Blue Sounds