Tommy Newsom: Friendly Fire

Tommy Newsom: Tenor Saxophone
Bob Enevoldsen: Trombone
John F. Hammond: Piano
Bob Bain: Guitar
Jim Hughart: Bass
Dave Hunt: Drums

"This CD, under Tommy Newsom's own name, is a long-overdue validation of his true stature. The tempos may vary, the moods may change - but the key word that describes Tommy's playing is always - "taste!" ...this is a unique CD expertly played by six skilled instrumentalists intent on establishing and maintaining an integral sound that, above all —swings!"

—Floyd Levin , jazz journalist, lyricist and producer, whose new book Classic Jazz: A Personal View (University of California Press) has received wide praise from critics.

Close Your Eyes
Just Friends
Softly, As in a Morning Sunrise
Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me
Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars (Corcovado)
Cotton Tail
Star Dust
(I Would Do) Anything For You
Billie's Bounce
Easy Living
Take the "A" Train
Rainbow Connection
Things Ain't What They Used to Be