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One of the singular highlights in our musical career is to be given the prestigious opportunity to present the remarkable, and final, recording of the legendary and masterful Phil Bodner, along with three of the worlds most gifted musicians. The american premier bassist, Milt Hinton, internationally renowned pianist Derek Smith, and superb master drummer, Bob Rosengarden. It will be a treasure for collectors, and any one who loves great music. Phil is best known to his peers in the studio recording world as one of the greatest reed players of all time. The number one call. He has played on thousands of recordings, far too numerous to mention, as well as an endless stream of media commercials. John S. Wilson of the new york times writes. "Mr. Bodner a studio musician of legendary virtuosity, brings a rare polish in tone and nuance to a jazz concept rooted in the traditional swing era styles" Phil has received eight MVP awards from the National Association of Recording Artists Society. Four on clarinet alone. He is an accomplished master on all reed instruments. Phil has played with Benny Goodman, Tony Motolla, Doc Severinson, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, and literally, hundreds more. He stepped out of the studios and into the limelight and created a million selling group " the brass ring" on ABC Dunhill. All the great players of our time are in awe of this gifted gentleman and a friend to them all. The studio players who spend endless hours backing the worlds great entertainers are a cast of very special talents, generally nameless to the public, but widely respected and admired within their professional circles as being the finest craftsmen in the world. And no one is more revered than Phil Bodner for his lifetime of superb professional artistry and gentle temperament. His fellow studio pal, Al Caiola, who also left the studios and became a major recording star, says of Phil, "he is brilliant, flawless in every fiber of his musical muscle and a friend to be cherished. And, oh god, can he play!" Includes such great song as "Tangerine", "Them There Eyes", Memories of You", "I Thought About You", "Sweet Georgia Brown", and more...