Sam Noto

[Larry Kart]

Was listening to Don Menza's "Live at Carmello's,' with Noto,  Nistico, Strazzeri, Shelly Manne, Menza on baritone and alto, not tenor, and Andy Simpkins, and I was struck by in what fine form Noto was -- ideas, chops, everything. At times he even sounds like Dizzy. And I sure do like Strazzeri as a comper and soloist.  Only drawback is that Simpkins is too prominent in the mix IMO.

[BillF]

Yes, it's a good 'un! 👍

[Gheorghe]

I saw Don Menza quite often here in Europe since he worked much here in Europe.

I have heard Sam Noto only on one record that came out on all those Xanadu All Star sessions, I think it was featuring Dex, and had also Al Cohn on it, and I think two trumpets, Blue Mitchell and Sam Noto. I don´t think his name was as well known as the others at that time. 

But it was during those days when you bought a batch of records, and I fear I have not listened to them for decades. 

[soulpope]

23 hours ago, BillF said:

Yes, it's a good 'un! 👍

Agreed ....