Complete Recording
Arranger Bob Curnow transcribed a dozen compositions by Pat Metheny and/or Lyle Mays (originally recorded by the Pat Metheny Group) and adapted them for his Stan Kenton-influenced big band. The instrumentation differs drastically from Metheny's quartet and some of the pieces were originally very electric, but somehow these new renditions make the songs sound as if they were originally designed for this orchestra. The 20-piece big band is full of some of the cream of L.A.'s jazz scene and includes such soloists as trombonists Andy Martin and Rick Culver; saxophonists Bob Sheppard, Rob Lockart, and Danny House; pianist Bill Cunliffe; and a mighty trumpet section. This is an unusual concept that somehow works perfectly and with surprising logic.
AllMusic Review by Scott Yanow
Artist Credit
Bob Curnow Arranger, Conductor, Liner Notes, Primary Artist, Producer
Robert "Cricket" Cohen Assistant Engineer
Tom Warrington Bass
Tom Peterson Clarinet, Clarinet (Bass), Flute, Sax (Baritone), Soloist
Bob Sheppard Clarinet, Flute, Sax (Alto), Sax (Soprano), Soloist
Danny House Clarinet, Flute, Sax (Alto), Soloist
Rob Lockart Clarinet, Flute, Sax (Tenor), Soloist
Jerry Pinter Clarinet, Flute, Sax (Tenor)
Lyle Mays Composer
Pat Metheny Composer
Steve Houghton Drums, Soloist
Buddy Childers Flugelhorn, Photography, Trumpet
Wayne Bergeron Flugelhorn, Soloist, Trumpet
Don Rader Flugelhorn, Soloist, Trumpet
Bobby Shew Flugelhorn, Soloist, Trumpet
Ron Stout Flugelhorn, Soloist, Trumpet
Paul Viapiano Guitar, Soloist
Bob Blumenthal Liner Notes
Bill Cunliffe Piano, Soloist
Rick Culver Soloist, Trombone
Chuck Hughes Soloist, Trombone
Andrew Martin Soloist, Trombone
Dana Hughes Trombone (Bass)
Alex Iles Trombone
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