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The Island of Dr. Trombone

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The Island of Dr. Trombone
Studio album by
Released2000
GenreJazz
Length42:18
LabelSummit Records[1]
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[2]

The Island of Dr. Trombone is a 2000 jazz album by trombonist Harry Watters.[3][4] Regarding the tropical feel of the album, Watters said that “recording the disc was a therapeutic way of getting through the harshest weeks of sub-freezing temperatures.” The album features several of Watters’ own compositions as well as those by other artists.

Production

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The album was recorded in Decatur, Alabama.[5]

Critical reception

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Cadence deemed the album "light jazz ... as innocuous as a summer zephyr."[5] AllMusic called the album "a minor classic, an affirmation of the vitality of the jazz trombone, and an entertainingly joyful noise."[2]

Personnel

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Track listing

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  1. "The Island of Dr. Trombone" (Harry Watters) – 3:56
  2. "Cherry Pink & Apple Blossom White" (Louis Guglielmi) – 4:33
  3. "The Trainer on the Beach" (Harry Watters) – 4:39
  4. "Theme from ‘I Dream of Jeannie’" (Hugo Montenegro) – 3:56
  5. "You Are the Sunshine of My Life" (Stevie Wonder) – 3:57
  6. "Fiesta Bay" (Harry Watters) – 3:33
  7. "Here Comes the Sun" (George Harrison) – 3:49
  8. "S.C. Is Hittin' the Beach" (Santa Claus Is Coming to Town) (Haven Gillespie/J. Fred Coots) – 5:07
  9. "Trinidad" (Harry Watters) – 5:22
  10. "Yesterday" (Lennon–McCartney) – 3:26

References

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  1. ^ Stewart, Patrice (7 Feb 2008). "Getting jazzed: Spend a romantic evening with Watters Brothers Quintet to benefit arts center". The Decatur Daily.
  2. ^ a b Steve Loewy. "The Island of Dr. Trombone - Harry Watters | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2020-02-27.
  3. ^ Marks, Rusty (14 Feb 2002). "Symphony lets it slide with trombone-flavored pops show". The Charleston Gazette: 1D.
  4. ^ Lord, Tom (2004). The Jazz Discography. Vol. 24. Lord Music Reference. p. W280.
  5. ^ a b "Hodgepodge and Shorties". Cadence. 26 (7–12): 22–23. September 2000.
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