Producers Note: Joe Ascione, born in 1961 and having “the fastest drum roll in the world” (National Drum Association), has played in the last twenty years all the major jazz parties and festivals throughout the world and has matured to one of the leading jazz drummers. In his playing you can find besides a perfect technique, great ears and superb timekeeping an immense drive and a natural sense of swing – the same ingredients his idol Buddy Rich has given to the jazz world. We from Nagel-Heyer Records are proud to have him on our label with his first ever recording under his own name together with a real dream band. Enjoy this CD! Featuring Randy Sandke (tp), Dan Barrett (tb), Brian Ogilvie (cl, as, ts), Billy Mitchell (ts), Mark Shane (p), James Chirillo (g), Bob Haggart (b), Joe Ascione (dr). 12 Tracks.