Bob Wilber

The Three Amigos is not a table-hopping Mariachi band, but an ever-cruising all-star jazz combo, so dubbed during a gig in Mexican waters when they first played together. Don’t let the Alaskan wolf jackets throw you off, they are mementos from another cruise destination, the 49th state. If luxurious cruise ships come to mind, you’ve got the picture. This particular journey took the Amigos to a Florida studio where the eight world-class Amigos led by Bob Wilber strut their stuff, whether as soloists or tight ensemble players, backed by a swinging rhythm section, fresh from the Third Arbors Invitational Jazz Party. As these notes are written, the Amigos are getting ready to gear up for a round trip Jazzdagen -sponsored cruise from Los Angeles to Mexico. The Alaskan wolf jackets will be held in reserve.

Bob Wilber-soprano sax, clarinet
Pieter Meijers-soprano sax, clarinet
Antti Sarpila-soprano sax, clarinet
Rossano Sportiello-piano
Bucky Pizzarelli-guitar
John Cocuzzi-vibes
Nicki Parrott-bass
Eddie Metz Jr-drums

Tracklist:

1.Limehouse Blues
2.The Mooche
3.Avalon
4.In an Old Deserted Ballroom
5.Basie-issimo
6.Blue Horizon
7.The Best Things in Life are Free
8.Willow Weep for Me
9.Isotope Rag
10.Tampa Bay Trot
11.Jubilee Stomp
12.Passport to Paradise
13.Keepin’ Out of Mischief Now
14.Black and Tan Fantasy
15.Bernfest ‘96