Richard Baratta has worn many hats over the decades; master drummer, Grammy nominee, film producer, musician, but his latest headwear takes us down a nostalgic road of classic rock and soul recordings from the mid to late 1960's. Here on his most recent recording Baratta, together with his working band, explores such tunes as “Blowin’ in the Wind,” “Purple Haze,” “I Feel Good,” “Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds,” “Whole Lotta Love,” “Respect,” and other rock mega-hits. With a real all-star ensemble on hand, the arrangements by pianist Bill O'Connell are thoroughly swinging affairs with a fresh, unique approach and a funky Latin Jazz feel. As with his Music in Film series, Richard Baratta proves himself to be a gifted innovator at transforming familiar, and often surprising, material into vibrant jazz performances that bring new concepts to these truly iconic tunes and underline their timeless appeal. - Ray Osnato, Savant Records

RICHARD BARATTA - drums, leader • Bill O'Connell - piano, arranger • Vincent Herring - alto saxophone • Paul Bollenback - guitar • Michael Goetz - upright bass • Paul Rossman - congas, percussion • Carroll Scott – Vocal (track 5 only)

TRACKS: I Feel Good • Purple Haze • Blowin' in the Wind • Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds • Feeling Good • California Dreamin' • Whole Lotta Love • Hey Jude • Respect • You Can't Always Get What You Want

 Blowin’ in the Wind

 I Feel Good

 Purple Haze