For those who really appreciate jazz, seeing a performer "live" is essential to get the best picture of what that artist is all about. Hearing a good live recording is the next best thing.

Live at The Otto Club is Irby’s first live album, and the picture you get is Irby at his best. This is the fourth release for Black Warrior Records and features Irby’s current European band in concert at The Otto Jazz Club in Napoli, Italy. Showcasing Irby in his favorite environment, an intimate jazz club, Live at The Otto Club was recorded with a single stereo microphone on a portable recorder. What is captured is all Irby, with no overdubs, no splicing….just big sound, subtle tones, and swing. For the discerning listener of jazz saxophone, Irby’s dazzling rendition of “Countdown” will make them wish they’d made the trip to Napoli.

Live at The Otto Club is a great addition to any jazz library.