Word: tightness
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...profoundly disturbed by the disagreement between the White House and crusty, conservative Federal Reserve Chairman Arthur Burns, who is widely respected in the business community. Fearing stepped-up inflation, Burns wants to slow the growth of the money supply. Carter's liberal economic advisers argue that too tight a rein may send the economy into a tailspin...
...thirties song called "Beware, Brother Beware," more than compensates, however. The lyrics, a warning to single men to be on the look-out for those women who are out to turn them into husbands, is a perfect vehicle for Bromberg's city-slick, street-wise voice. With a tight horn section and the funkiest of rhythm sections behind him, he warns the poor unsuspecting male...
...impressive as the musicianship is one this cut--and on the other nine songs on Reckless Abandon--it is ultimately Bromberg's personality and showmanship that pull it through and make it work so well. Yes, the arrangements are almost flawlessly tight, and yes, the soloing and general musicianship is superb throughout the album. But that's not it. Bromberg brings to his music a rare blend of talent, technique and energy that makes him a highly charismatic entertainer. And that's what Reckless Abandon is really all about: good entertainment...
Lawrence Frisoli, a member of the Frisoli-Degugliomo clan, finished in a tight and secure fourth place with 1779 votes...
This bullying attack convinced the judges to give Norton the nod in a verdict as tight as the waistband on Jerry Quarry's shorts. The three judges could give a fighter an edge in only six rounds they scored...