Bob Wilber and the Tuxedo Big Band, Led by Paul Cheron: Rampage!

Bob Wilber: clarinet, sopprano sax, alto sax Trumpets: Nicolas Gardel, Mathieu Haage, Jerome Etcheberry, Benjamin Fernandez Trombones: Olivier Lacherie, Cyril Dubile, Sebastien Arruti Reeds: Paul Cheron- lead alto sax, clarinet, Stephane Lourties- alto sax, clarinet, Francois Penot- tenor sax, clarinet, Stephane Barbier- tenor sax, Gael Pautric- clarinet, Pierre-Andre Cuxac- baritone sax, clarinet, bass clarinet Guitar: Henri Cheron Piano: Didier Datcharry Bass: Pierre-Luc Puig Drums: Guillaume Nouaux All arrangements by Bob Wilber This CD features Bob and the Tuxedos in a very special program of Wilber arrangements, mostly of his own compositions, many of them newly minted. The youthful octogenarian of course also joins in as a soloist, on not only his main voices, clarinet and the straight and curved soprano sax, but also on the rather seldom heard alto. The band and Bobby share a love for big band jazz that reflects the musical values of the Swing Era, but the conviction and enthu