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“The first of two sets by Bob Florence’s Limited Edition Orchestra for the USA label breaks from his tradition in that only four of the nine selections are Florence originals. The arranger completely reworks such familiar tunes as “Just Friends,” “Moonlight Serenade,” “All the Things You Are” and even “Auld Lang Syne.” Among the key players are altoist Lanny Morgan, trumpeter Steve Huffsteter, Bob Cooper on tenor, and Kim Richmond on alto and soprano. Modern, swinging and unpredictable music.” – Scott Yanow/AllMusic.

Track listing:

1 Just Friends
Composed By – John Klenner, Sam M. Lewis
5:57
2 Moonlight Serenade
Composed By – Glenn Miller, Mitchell Parish
4:55
3 Silky
Composed By – Bob Florence
6:50
4 The Crunch
Composed By – Bob Florence
6:45
5 Stella By Starlight
Composed By – Ned Washington, Victor Young
3:50
6 All The Things You Are
Composed By – Jerome Kern, Oscar Hammerstein II
8:29
7 Mr. Paddington
Composed By – Bob Florence
5:56
8 B B C
Composed By – Bob Florence
5:30
9 Auld Lang Syne
Composed By – Traditional
4:57

Personnel:

Alto Saxophone – Kim Richmond, Lanny Morgan
Arranged By – Bob Florence
Baritone Saxophone – Bob Efford, John Lowe
Bass – Tom Warrington
Bass Clarinet – Bob Efford
Bass Trombone – Don Waldrop
Clarinet – Bob Cooper, Dick Mitchell, Kim Richmond, Lanny Morgan
Contra-Alto Clarinet – John Lowe
Drums – Peter Donald
Executive-Producer – Martin Braude
Flugelhorn – Charley Davis, George Graham (2), Larry Ford, Steve Huffsteter, Warren Luening
Flute – Bob Cooper, Dick Mitchell, Kim Richmond, Lanny Morgan
Liner Notes – Bob Florence
Percussion – Alex Acuna
Piano, Electric Piano, Synthesizer – Bob Florence
Piccolo Flute – Lanny Morgan
Soprano Saxophone – Kim Richmond, Lanny Morgan
Tenor Saxophone – Bob Cooper, Dick Mitchell
Trombone – Charlie Loper (tracks: 1), Chauncey Welsch, Herbie Harper, Rick Culver
Trumpet – Charley Davis*, George Graham (2), Larry Ford, Steve Huffsteter, Warren Luening

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Label: USA Music Group – USACD-589
Format: CD
Country: US
Released: 1988
Duration: 53:09
Style: Big Band