Trumpeter/flugelhornist Dick Titterington leads a three horned front here along with a snappy rhythm team of Greg Goebel/key, Andrea Niemiec/b and Jason Palmer/dr through 5 clever pieces that mix originals and post bop pieces. Along with Paul Mazzio and Thomas Barber in the brass section, the band mixes pieces like the sizzling “African Skies” by Michael Brecker to Mike Stern’s wonderfully driving “Upside Downside.” The palpably pungent horns shine brightly on the leader’s “Threnody for Willie” and “The Greenhouse Effect.” This team definitely is Braggin’ in Brass!
Heavy Wood Records