Summer Madness is a new kind of Richard Elliot recording. For one thing, the cast includes two other horn men augmenting Elliot’s signature sax work: trumpeter/trombonist Rick Braun, who also produced the album and, on several tracks, baritone saxophonist Curt Waylee. Most importantly though, the music was created from scratch as Elliot and his handpicked musicians formulated and honed their ideas in the studio, with Braun’s ultra-capable guidance. For Elliot, recruiting the additional players and having the entire band plus a well-respected veteran producer help him shape the music was integral to the project’s success.

Tracklist:

1. Cachaca
2. Breakin’ It Down
3. Europa (Earth’s Cry Heaven’s Smile)
4. West Coast Jam
5. Harry the Hipster
6. Slam-O-Rama
7. Back To You
8. Ludicrous Speed
9. Summer Madness
10. Mr. Nate’s Wild Ride

UPC > 888072388727

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