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Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band Releases “Life in the Bubble”
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Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band Releases “Life in the Bubble”

“Your life will be greatly enriched” by Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band’s sixth album, . Or at least that’s what bandleader Goodwin has to say. The 10-song collection (seven of which are originals) features the Grammy-winning band, featuring Rick Shaw on bass (he also plays with Johnny Mathis, Bill Holman, and Chick Corea,) in top form. Goodwin said the players...

Marcus Miller Featured on Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band’s “That’s How We Roll”
New Albums

Marcus Miller Featured on Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band’s “That’s How We Roll”

Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band has released their fifth album, That’s How We Roll, on Telarc International. The collection has the 18-piece band showcasing 9 new original tracks from band leader Goodwin, as well as his arrangement of the classic Gershwin tune, “Rhapsody in Blue.” Bassist Rick Shaw holds down the low end throughout the album with the exception of...