The Dirty Boogie [Audio CD] Setzer, Brian

Amazon.com Brian Setzer has spent much of his career revving up already hot retro styles to a booming pitch. While this generally worked in his early years with the rockabilly Stray Cats, it largely fails with his swing orchestra. Louis Prima--whose "Jump Jive an' Wail" is faithfully remade here--wasn't exactly the king of subtlety himself, but even he might have covered his ears at the blare produced by the combination of Setzer's (admittedly sharp) guitar playing and a too-bright horn section. A couple of The Dirty Boogie's cuts are cute ("You're the Boss," an Elvis Presley/Ann-Margret duet, is recast for Setzer and No Doubt frontwoman Gwen Stefani), but fans of the Cherry Poppin' Daddies and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy might think twice. --Rickey Wright Product description Brian Setzer Orchestra: Brian Setzer (vocals, guitar); Ray Herrmann, Tim Miscia, Steve Marsh, Rick Rossi, Dan Roberts (saxophone); Dan Fornero, John Fumo, Kevin Norton, Dennis Farias (trumpet); George McMullen, Michael Vlatkovich, Mark Jones, Robbie Hioki (trombone); Ernie Nunez, Tony Garnier (bass); Bernie Dresel (drums, percussion). Additional personnel: Gwen Stefani (vocals); Steve Fowler, George Shelby, Bob Sandman (saxophone); Stan Watkins, Charlie Biggs (trumpet); Roger Burn (piano); Bob Parr, Mark W. Winchester (bass); Eddie Nichols, Meghan Ivey (background vocals). Recorded at The Village Recorder, West Los Angeles, California. THE DIRTY BOOGIE was nominated for the 1999 Grammy Award for Best Pop Album "Jump Jive An' Wail" won the 1999 Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal. "Sleepwalk" won the 1999 Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Performance. Personnel: Brian Setzer (vocals, guitar); Gwen Stefani (vocals); George Shelby, Bob Sandman, Rick Rossi, Steve Fowler, Steve Marsh , Ray Herrmann, Tim Misica, Don Roberts (saxophone); Kevin Norton , Charlie Biggs, Stan Watkins, Dennis Farias, Daniel Fornero, John Fumo (trumpet); Mark Jones, Mike Vlatkovich, George McMullen, Robbie Hioki (trombone); Roger Burn (piano); Bernie Dresel (drums, percussion); Eddie Nichols, Meghan Ivey (background vocals). Audio Mixer: John Holbrook. Recording information: Ocean Way Recording; Village Recorder, West La Crosse, CA. Illustrator: Sir Richard Wentworth. Photographer: Michael Farr. Unknown Contributor Role: Patrick Williams. Arrangers: Michael Acosta; Mark Jones; Ray Herrmann; Brian Setzer. In his continuing evolution from pompadoured rockabilly revivalist to zoot-suited hipster, Brian Setzer keeps the faith with THE DIRTY BOOGIE, a collection that swings from stem to bow. Backed by hot horns and a bopping rhythm section, Setzer mixes well-arranged originals with well-known covers that show an aficionado's appreciation of jump blues, swing and do Review ...Setzer puts a Louis Prima-style horn section behind a wailing electric guitar. -- Entertainment Weekly