For the fourth recorded edition of his "Big Phat Band," Grammy-winning Gordon Goodwin's Act Your Age continues to display dynamic big-band writing executed with complete aplomb! A bevy of guest soloists is on display in tracks by accomplished pianists Chick Corea and Dave Grusin, vocalist Patti Austin and guitarist Lee Ritenour, who also produced the CD. In addition, Gordon illustrates his genuine appreciation of the legacy of the enduring jazz masters with the intriguing cutting-edge re-recording by Art Tatum of Yesterday, which is surrounded by his modern chart of the Jerome Kern classic tune. Also featured are Gordon's version of Herbie Hancock's Watermelon Man and Patti Austin's smokin' cover of Earth, Wind and Fire's September. As usual, the Big Phat Band's premier players round out the featured solos including outstanding performances from altoist Eric Marienthal, tenor saxophonist Brian Scanlon, and the band's vaunted trumpet section of Wayne Bergeron, Dan Fornero, Dan Savant and Bob Summers. Also featured are trombonist Andy Martin and drummer Bernie Dresel. Included with the CD is an exciting bonus DVD, loaded with great stuff that Gordon's fans expect from him including videos, interviews, commentary, band bios, games, "make your own mix" of two of the album's tracks, and the entire Act Your Age CD in stunning DVD quality and 5.1 surround sound. Track listing: Hit the Ground Running; Watermelon Man; September (featuring Patti Austin and Lee Ritenour); Yesterday (featuring Art Tatum); Senor Mouse (featuring Chick Corea); Punta del Soul (featuring Dave Grusin and Lee Ritenour); Act Your Age; Chance Encounters; Backrow Politics; East Coast Envy; El Macho Muchacho and Gumbo Street. You can't be without this incredible package!

This disc from Gordon Goodwin's "Big Phat Band" showcases more of the hot licks fans have come to know and love! In addition to the awesome personnel of the "Phat Band," guest appearances are made by Diane Reeves, David Sanborn, Eddie Daniels and Take 6. The DualDisc format features the complete album in stereo on the CD side, and the DVD side features 5.1 surround sound, behind the scenes session video shots, band member interviews, and more! Tracks include: Cut 'n Run; Too Close for Comfort (featuring Diane Reeves); Count Bubba's Revenge; Play That Funky Music (featuring David Sanborn); The Phat Pack; Hunting Wabbits 2 (A Bad Hare Day); La Almeja Pequena (The Little Clam); Get In Line; Attack of the Killer Tomatoes; Under the Wire (featuring Eddie Daniels); Whodunnit?; It Was a Very Good Year (featuring Take 6) and Ever Braver, Ever Stronger (An American Elegy).

What a wonderful listening experience for jazzers! Hear or see the "Big Phat Band" roar through ten fantastic Gordon Goodwin charts on this first album by this acclaimed band. In addition to the regular personnel, you'll hear Arturo Sandoval and Eddie Daniels. The CD/DVD Audio version includes the complete album in stereo sound on the CD side. The DVD side features the complete album in 5.1 surround sound, a 15 minute "making of" video documentary, a photo gallery and liner notes and plays on all DVD players. The tracks include: Sing Sang Sung; Count Bubba; Samba del Gringo; Bach 2-Part Invention in D Minor; I Remember; Swingin' for the Fences; Mueva Los Huesos (Shake Your Bones); Second Chances; There's the Rub; and A Few Good Men.

Gordon Goodwin combines all his creative talents as ringleader of "The Big Phat Band" on this second release that features stellar personnel and smokin' charts by the man himself. The DVD Audio features 24 bit/96 kHz DVD audio and 24 bit/48 kHz Dolby Digital 5.1 options with stunning 5.1 surround sound and plays on all DVD players. The DualDisc CD/DVD contains the complete album in stereo sound on the CD side. The DVD side has the complete album in 5.1 surround sound, a photo gallery, Come Live music video, and portable music files. Tracks include: High Maintenance; A Game of Inches; Comes Love; Thad Said No; Hunting Wabbits; The Quiet Corner; Horn of Puente; It's All Right with Me (featuring Take 6); The Jazz Police; Mozart 40th Symphony in GM; What Sammy Said and Let the Good Times Roll (featuring Johnny Mathis).