Gary Lucas gives swing to the Max Fleischer cartoons of the 1930s

Veteran guitarist Gary Lucas has made some impressive albums over the years, but none more engaging than "Fleischerei: Music From Max Fleischer's Cartoons." Not even close.With its delightfully animated arrangements and inspired casting -- Broadway vocalist Sarah Stiles nearly steals the show in twin roles as Betty Boop and Olive Oyl -- Lucas's latest release salutes Fleischer's genius with wit, verve and boundless affection. In the CD liner notes, the ever inquisitive jazz guitarist summarizes ...