Dr. Macaroni Brass Band
TCB, 2004, CD
Instrument: Instrumental
Issue: 10.3
Jazz Ruler Type: Bebop
Performance: 4
Sound: 4
Score: 
O’s Notes: This is an ensemble of brass with a beat. The latter comes from a couple of drummers: New Yorker George Stolz and leader Peter Dieterle from Switzerland. The music has a New Orleans marching band feel which comes off very well when applied to Hancock’s “Chameleon” & “Cantaloup Island”, with a cool solo from Mario Peralta on baritone sax. The band was established in Spain and is now expanding their audience across Europe. Cum Laude introduces their approach to a global audience. It’s unique and welcome.
