Honey In The Horn – AL HIRT****

I Can't Get Started/Java/Man With A Horn/Tansy/Night Theme/Talkin' Bout That River/Fly Me To The Moon/To Be In Love/Al Di La/Malibu/Theme From A Dream/ I'm Movin' On

US trumpet virtuoso Al Hirt blasted his way to his highest US album chart spot with his Honey In The Horn LP, staying for two years. Features the US No. 4 hit single Java. (US:3)

"If you love soft, romantic jazz that will drift you away from your cares, if you want to feel rich and above all worries then you must have Al Hirt's Honey In The Horn sounds."

"Al Hirt really was the king of trumpet players. His classical training comes through in his clear, beautiful tone and in the skill with which he articulates his vast range and flexibility. Combining this marvellous style with soft voices and small ensemble accompaniment makes for a very enjoyable listening experience."

"Beautiful music. Al Hirt is a master at what he does. His trumpet is played so smoothly, with feeling and great ability."

"Al Hirt's teaming with co-producer Chet Atkins out of Nashville and the Anita Kerr singers as backing vocalists make Honey In The Horn arguably his best album."

"There are many trumpet players in the world, but there was only one king of the horn. If you are an aspiring brass player, please - come sit, listen and learn from the master. If you are a music lover, come and be entertained by royalty."

"Great playing, but drop the chorus. Can't believe how much the background singers take away from the music."

"The first album that Hirt recorded with vocals lacks Dixieland passion and jazz improvisation. All songs have been minimized in length, giving the album a pop-jazz feel. Not that that's a bad thing though, Hirt's trumpet playing is on point and the concise, no frills take on the album allows the form and metre of the songs to shine through."