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Dr. Zoot is a jazz band. Wait, no, it's an easy listening band. Nope, it's an R&B band. (Note: I'm only 3 songs into the thing at this point.) What I'm talking about is an eclectic Jazz recording here, and a fun one to boot! Dr. Zoot's toe-tapping renditions run the gamut, from Motown to New Orleans. Sometimes, it swings. At others, it rocks. There seems to be no end to the 50s-era retro styles Dr. Zoot cannot perform to pleasant effect.

I like their cool, rolicking Jingle Bells, a jazzified, almost Sinatraesque take on the old holiday nut. Their musicianship is inspired. How the Groove Stole Christmas will remain in the line-up after the reviewin' is done. 'Nuff said.

--Richard Banks
(Reviewed in 2009)

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From the liner notes:

Performed by Sal Ventura, Oscar Merosky, Al Peden, Jason May, Damian Bucciagrossi, Izzy Arlet, Mark Snyder, and also: Ray Defade, Tony Depaulis, John Hasinger, Kevin McManus, Reggie Watkins, Jeff Bush, Miguel Sague, Corey COngilio

Dr. Zoot

How the Groove Stole Christmas

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