Vibraphonist Terry Gibbs possesses a musical and personal spirit that still shines brightly at 100! A big reason is the energy of his 16 piece Dream Band. After 6 Volumes of re-issues, Terry and his son, drummer Gerry came across an archival file in Gerry's computer labeled "1959 Jazz Party". What you have here is that party, with knocked out arrangements by Marty Paich, Bill Holman and Bob Brookmeyer; outstanding solos from trumpeter Conte Candoli, drummer Mel Lewis, trombonist Carl Fontana, and Gibbs himself with his engaging vibe work. Must've been a helluva party.
Just an extra note - go to YouTube and call up episodes of "Steve Allen's Music Room", with Terry's Dream Band as the house band, and 28 year old sidekick Bill Maher!
