Barney Bigard & the Pelican Trio

Clarinetist final recording (cut four years before his death) is perhaps more notable for the name of his group and the cover drawing (of three pelicans playing jazz) than it is for the music. The performances of mostly swing standards (along with three standards) is fine, but the group (consisting of , pianist and drummer ) would have certainly benefited from the inclusion of a bassist, while the three vocals (two by and one by ) do not help much. In general, is in good form and, despite the lack of any real adventure, the music is pleasing and swinging. ~ Scott Yanow