June 2020
ONE MORE TIME: Ellis Green interprets Tadd Dameron
Recorded June 19, 2018 Ellis Green-piano, Alex Price-trumpet, Max Beckman-bass, Filip Voia-Tipei Ellis Green studied jazz at Arizona State University with Mike Kocour and Lewis Nash. This impressive performance is the culmination of year-long project interpreting the music of Tadd Dameron, one of the most influential arrangers of bop and swing eras who composed standards including "Hot House", "If You Could See Me Now", "Our Delight", "Good Bait" and "Lady Bird", all of which are freshly interpreted in this show. These “OMT”…
Find out more »ONE MORE TIME: The New Guard Big Band
Recorded Jan. 31, 2020 Saxophones: Hugh Lovelady, Mary Petrich, Bryon Ruth, Chris Campbell, Paul Brewer; Trumpets: Fred Forney, Kevin Tangney, Denny Monce, Danny Doyle; Trombones: Wade Eisinger, Milas Yoes, Benjie Messer, Richard Lillard; Rhythm: Shea Marshall-piano, Steve Himmelstein-guitar, Jon Murray-bass, Ken French-drums;special Guest: Dennis Rowland-vocals THE NEW GUARD BIG BAND is Phoenix’s premiere jazz orchestra, comprising 17 of the most talented and in-demand musicians in the Valley. The show features the great vocalist Dennis Rowland, who toured with the Count…
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