LISTEN TO ONE: Rompin' at Red Bank
Why not, indeed? It turns out to be an excellent idea, and Gus Johnson turns out to be a fine addition, banging the bejeesus out of the skins, especially "Rompin' at Red Bank," which also features Gene Ramey going a little crazy, and a fine time being had by all, especially by anyone who happens to pull up a chair and listen, and even more especially to anyone who happens to roll back the rug and dance. And if after pulling out all the stops to 
"Rompin'," you want to pull your sweetie in and dance close, you've got "Blue Creek," with a solo by Buck Clayton that should have her, or him, melting in your arms.
The previous album was called Buck and Buddy. This one is called Buck and Buddy Blow the Blues, and it's another reason to be grateful to Swingville. Esmond Edwards produced.
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