Catalogue: JASMCD 2594
Price Code: A
Release Date: 01/08/2002
Bar Code: 604988 25942 1
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Bob CHESTER & His Orch.Chester's Choice
 
This compilation illustrates the different facets of
a popular dance orchestra led by a personable, well-liked and competent musician
who seems to have been "happy with his lot" The selection kicks off with the
album’s title track, "Chester’s Choice". This fast moving opus, with a hint of
"Hawaiian War Chant" and written by arranger Ben Homer, is not typical of the
Chester style but it makes a great opener. The instrumental that follows,
"Flinging A Wing Ding", has an easier pace and is more like the riff tunes
favoured by the band.Several vocalists contribute to the proceedings, starting
with Betty Bradley who sings sweetly on "Yes, My Darling Daughter" - there’s
that link to Miller again as Glenn had some success with this catchy number.
Betty has two other songs later in the disc, while Bill Darnell makes a single
appearance with another Forties ‘Pop’, "Dolores", in a nice arrangement. Dolores
O’Neill also has four solo features and is at her best on the delicate and
charming slow version of "Deep River"; although brief, her vocal is full of
sincerity and emotion. Her further ballad work on "Take Care" is notable too,
and she shows her versatility on the swinging "Clap Your Hands On The After
Beat". Trumpeter Al Stuart joins her to sing "Pushin’ The Conversation Along", a
typical boy/girl novelty ditty of the time.
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