As DJ at one of the longest running and most venerable jazz nights around, London's Messin' Around, Adrian Gibson has road-tested more than a fair share of jazzy sensations in his time. Music For Jazz Dancers distills his knowledge and experience into one vital collection of essential cuts, and it's an eye-opening and valuable resource.Trombonist and bandleader Peter Herbolzheimer's collaboration with Dianne Reeves from 1995, "Cherokee," kicks things off with a big band flair that would undoubtedly tear up the right dance floor. Samba rhythms find a good home here too - with Mario Canonge's "Kon Djab Djigidi" and Marcos Ariel's pacey "Samba Torto" breaking out the congas in particular. In fact, much of what Gibson selects comes at a break-neck speed, which suggests the crowds at Messin' Around must have superhuman stamina!

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