Artist: Claus Ogerman and His Orchestra
Album: Saxes Mexicanos
Genre: Jazz, Easy Listening
Release Date: 1966/2016
Audio Format:: FLAC (tracks) 24 bit, 192 kHz
Duration: 25:54
Total Tracks: 12
Total Size: 1006 MB

Tracklist:

01. Claus Ogerman and His Orchestra – King of the Road (01:53)
02. Claus Ogerman and His Orchestra – Dardanella (02:02)
03. Claus Ogerman and His Orchestra – St. James Infirmary (01:52)
04. Claus Ogerman and His Orchestra – Bewitched (02:26)
05. Claus Ogerman and His Orchestra – My Honey’s Lovin’ Arms (02:07)
06. Claus Ogerman and His Orchestra – Apples and Bananas (02:02)
07. Claus Ogerman and His Orchestra – Nightmare (02:16)
08. Claus Ogerman and His Orchestra – Nancy’s Theme (01:53)
09. Claus Ogerman and His Orchestra – Always (01:56)
10. Claus Ogerman and His Orchestra – You and I (Você E Eu) (02:06)
11. Claus Ogerman and His Orchestra – Come Thursday (03:12)
12. Claus Ogerman and His Orchestra – Just Friends (02:02)

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Like many a mod album, Saxes Mexicanos capitalized on the success of Herb Alpert. The term “swinging mariachi” may be as dubious as the album’s title, but there are some swinging tunes here. With Ogerman, you can always count on top players and interesting arrangements. Dick Hyman turns in fantastic (but uncredited) contributions on the Lowrey organ on several upbeat numbers. Highlights include “Dardanella” (which belongs in the mod hall of fame), Artie Shaw’s “Nightmare,” and Roger Miller’s “King of the Road.” While the first side is consistently strong, side two has a sizable hole in the middle. Saxes Mexicanos may not sound as compelling as Soul Searchin’ or Watusi Trumpets, but it does boast top players and prime Ogerman arrangements.