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In 1989, saxophonist John Firmin formed a group to rekindle the power and grace of the four-horn front-line -- a `little big band' that could swing, bop, jump the blues and serve up a jazz melody as tasty as a martini. Today, Firmin's unit, the Johnny Nocturne Band, has gained acclaim from Monterey to Milan.' --Bill Kisliuk, from his liner notes 'In his choice of musicians who are steeped in jazz and blues, who can read often difficul… MORE