Can You Dig Being Dug?
Carl Saunders
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| 1 | There Will Never Be Another You | Carl Saunders | 7:38 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 2 | Happy Go Lucky | Carl Saunders | 9:29 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 3 | Can You Dig Being Dug? | Carl Saunders | 7:43 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 4 | Yesterdays | Carl Saunders | 7:52 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 5 | Calming Notion | Carl Saunders | 7:38 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 6 | MIDI Evil Blues | Carl Saunders | 6:58 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 7 | One Note Samba | Carl Saunders | 7:32 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 8 | What Can I Say? | Carl Saunders | 6:44 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 9 | The Girl from Cancun | Carl Saunders | 5:43 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 10 | Blues On the Side | Carl Saunders | 10:24 | Album Only | View In iTunes |
| Total: 10 Songs |
Album Review
Carl Saunders is one of the great trumpeters in jazz today. His strong sound, wide range (playing lead trumpet with Bill Holman's orchestra), very long flowing lines full of rapid but logical notes, and ability to think fast makes him a potent force in any setting. Although he is still drastically underrated, particularly on the East Coast, Saunders' recent series of recordings (including holding his own with Phil Woods) is finally resulting in him getting some recognition. Can You Dig Being Dug is a quartet set with pianist Christian Jacob, bassist Dave Stone, and drummer Santo Savino that was recorded live in 2003. Although the rhythm section is stimulating and swinging, Saunders is the star throughout. He rips into a set of standards and mostly basic originals (of which "What Can I Say" is well worth catching on), playing one stunning improvisation after another. The music is all straight-ahead, even the medium-fast "One Note Samba," and Saunders never seems to run out of ideas even during his lengthier solos. This is outstanding music that is highly recommended.
Recent Customer Reviews
Superb Trumpeter, First Rate Recording
by jazzvideo guyThis guy can play!
He really knows his way around the horn, he's got a beautiful sound, and he's got some amazingly talented friends,
Great Little Combo Album
by spunktaylorCarl Saunders is probably the best trumpet player you haven't heard of. You've probably heard him play on countless albums or in studio work, but he isn't as widely known as he should be.
In this live set, Carl Saunders and his group present an awe inspiring set that is brilliant and flashy, yet musically very tasty. I had never heard of Carl Saunders until I heard him on a public radio jazz hour. I called in, because I had to know who in the world that was. It happened to be One Note Samba from this album, and immmediately went out and bought this.
If you're looking for a straight up combo feel with some standards in there, this is an album not to pass up!
The rhythm section is top notch, with Christian Jacob on piano, Dave Stone on bass, and Santo Savino on drums.
This is my favorite album of his. All of the tracks are worth listening to and transcribing. In particular, One Note Samba, There Will Never Be Another You, Yesterdays, and the title track are great.
Biography
Born: August 02, 1943 in Las Vegas, NV
Genre: Jazz
Years Active: '90s, '00s
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