{"product_id":"don-doane-on-the-rocks","title":"Don Doane – On The Rocks","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDon Doane – On The Rocks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eOriginally released in 1967 as a private pressing on Music Corporation of Maine (MCM 6775), \u003cem\u003eOn The Rocks\u003c\/em\u003e is a distinctive regional jazz album from Maine bandleader and trombonist Don Doane. The album brings together two different ensembles — Don Doane And The Big Thirteen on Side A and Don Doane And The Dixie Six on Side B — combining big-band swing, traditional jazz, Dixieland and classic American standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eDoane was an experienced jazz trombonist who had worked with a remarkable range of established bandleaders, including Woody Herman, Bobby Hackett, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Buddy Rich and Maynard Ferguson. His \u003cem\u003eOn The Rocks\u003c\/em\u003e album documents a more local and intimate side of his musical career, with the record associated with the Falmouth, Maine jazz scene. The album was presented by actor Gary Merrill, adding another unusual detail to this scarce regional release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe Big Thirteen material on Side A moves comfortably between swing and jazz standards. “The Three Counts” opens the album before the ensemble tackles the classic “Stella By Starlight,” Herbie Hancock's funky “Watermelon Man,” the atmospheric “Rainy Day,” “Mo Jo” and Count Basie's enduring “One O'Clock Jump.” The combination gives the side a varied big-band character, balancing arranged ensemble passages with the kind of swinging repertoire associated with Doane's earlier professional work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eSide B changes direction with the smaller Dixie Six, moving into traditional jazz and Dixieland territory. “Robinson Crusoe,” “Wait Until The Sun Shines, Nellie,” “Bye Bye Blackbird” and “I've Found A New Baby” provide plenty of opportunity for lively ensemble interplay, while “Old Set” incorporates the familiar melodies “Five Foot Two,” “My Blue Heaven” and “The Saints.” The side closes with “Battle Hymn Of The Republic,” giving the album a suitably rousing finale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eFor collectors of private-press jazz, regional American jazz, Dixieland, big-band records and obscure 1960s vinyl, \u003cem\u003eOn The Rocks\u003c\/em\u003e is an appealing discovery. Its combination of a Maine local scene, seasoned professional musicians and two contrasting ensembles makes it considerably more interesting than a conventional standards album.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide A – Don Doane And The Big Thirteen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-spread=\"false\" start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Three Counts – 4:12\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStella By Starlight – 3:34\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatermellon Man – 5:38\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRainy Day – 3:34\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMo Jo – 2:29\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne O'Clock Jump – 3:43\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide B – Don Doane And The Dixie Six\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-spread=\"false\" start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRobinson Crusoe – 2:14\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWait Untill The Sun Shines Nellie – 3:14\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBye Bye Blackbird – 2:54\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI've Found A New Baby – 3:38\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOld Set\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFive Foot Two\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMy Blue Heaven\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Saints\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBattle Hymn Of The Republic – 4:10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"MCM Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55577311117654,"sku":"6776","price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/1013\/7686\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_d3d66114-413c-4a4a-bd06-e1db56f6b05d.jpg?v=1790947014","url":"https:\/\/www.sounds-grounds.co.uk\/products\/don-doane-on-the-rocks","provider":"Sounds + Grounds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}