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This collaboration was so successful it led to a follow-up album two years later, Do Nothing Till You Hear from Us! , featuring guitarist Joe Cohn.

The 1997 album is a masterclass in jazz economy, featuring the rare and "magical" pairing of pianist Dave McKenna and clarinetist Buddy DeFranco . Recorded for Concord Jazz , the set consists of ten duets that bridge the gap between McKenna’s orchestral swing and DeFranco’s bebop-influenced virtuosity. The "Three-Handed" Rhythm Section davemckenna_buddydefranco.youmustbelieveinswing...

While duets often lack the drive of a full band, this session needs no bassist or drummer. Dave McKenna was famous for a style: This collaboration was so successful it led to

The album, inspired by DeFranco's legendary 1950s collaborations with Art Tatum and Oscar Peterson, features a mix of "halsbrecherisch" (neck-breaking) tempos and tender ballads: Recorded for Concord Jazz , the set consists

: A mid-tempo swing riff that sets the tone for the entire session. Track Listing You Must Believe In Swing Invitation The Song Is You If You Could See Me Now Darn That Dream Autumn Nocturne Poor Butterfly You Must Believe In Spring Anthropology Detour Ahead (Piano Solo)

: He played continuous 4/4 walking bass lines that functioned as a one-man rhythm section.