That Honey Horn Sound – AL HIRT****

Fancy Pants/Danny Boy/Long Walk Home/Contrary Waltz/Fiddler On The Roof/None But The Lonely Heart/Alley Cat/Stardust/Butterball/Over The Rainbow/You Took Advantage Of Me/Flowers & Candy

Trumpeter Al Hirt bids farewell to the album chart heights with That Honey Horn Sound, a significantly lower placing than his previous easy listening album releases. (US:28)

"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 does great Dixieland too, but I have always loved his smooth, lilting trumpet solos soaring over beautiful orchestras and choirs instead."

"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."

"To me, Al Hirt displayed more of his genuine personality when he sang a little bit himself, and on That Honey Horn Sound he gives a little lift to Fiddler On The Roof, just with his shy vocals alone. He's a showman behind the trumpet, but his voice revealed an extremely sweet, somewhat self-conscious man. Even non-jazz fans will find a lot to treasure here."

"It is fun to listen to Hirt blow out of the trumpet, his talents and high notes. Fiddler On The Roof, includes a great 'trill' phrasing by Hirt."

"Hirt, with his amazing musical abilities, rather stuck to pop standards than progressive jazz, but I think his music wouldn't be as good if he hadn't done that."

"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.