THE WYFORD BIG BAND - Swingin' To The Big Band

TUXEDO JUNCTION

MONGO SANTAMARIA - Soy Yo

MAYEYA

     New York, April 6 & 7, 1987

Eddie Allen (tp) Piro Rodriguez (tp-1) Sam Furnace (as,bar,fl) Tory Hinson (ts,fl) Bob Quaranta (p) Charlie Palmieri (p-1) Ray Martinez (b) John Andrews (d,timbales) Mongo Santamaria (cga) Pablo Rosario, Steve Thornton, Valtinho (perc) Ada Chabrier, Denice Nortez Wiener, Mercedes Valdes (vcl-1)

JACO PASTORIUS BIG BAND - Twins

THE CHICKEN

  Arranged By – Bobby Mintzer* (tracks: 1-1), Jaco Pastorius
    Baritone Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute [Alto] – Randy Emerick
    Bass – Jaco Pastorius
    Bass Trombone – Bill Reichenbach (2), Peter Graves
   Drums, Timpani, Gong – Peter Erskine
   French Horn – Brad Warnaar, Peter Gordon (8)
   Harmonica – Toots Thielemans
   Percussion – Don Alias
   Steel Drums – Othello Molineaux
   Tenor Saxophone, Alto Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Clarinet, Piccolo Flute – Alex Foster
    Tenor Saxophone, Oboe, English Horn – Paul McCandliss*
    Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone – Bobby Mintzer*
    Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute [Alto] – Mario Cruz
    Trombone – Wayne Andre
    Trombone, Tuba – David Bargeron*
    Trumpet – Elmer Brown, Forrest Buchtel, Jon Faddis, Randy Brecker, Ron Tooley

LINCOLN CENTER JAZZ ORCHESTRA - Black, Brown and Beige

COME SUNDAY

SWISS JAZZ ORCHESTRA - Live at Jazzfestival Bern

LIBERTANGO

Featuring: Paquito D’rivera, Claudio Roditi, Michael Zisman

The Swiss Jazz Orchestra is a big band that was founded in 2003. Though the band has seen many changes, there are still some of its initial members. The orchestra's origins lie in the Big Band of the Swiss Jazz School, the oldest college for jazz music in Switzerland (which has been part of the Art School of Bern Hochschule der Künste Bern since 2003). One of the orchestra's features is Monday Jazz Nights, a series of concerts which take place every Monday night at the venue Bierhübeli[1] in Bern. The Swiss Jazz Orchestra celebrated its 10th anniversary in the 2013–2014 season.

Saxophones
    •    Lead Alto: George Robert (until 2006), Adrian Pflugshaupt
    •    2. Alto: Phil Stöckli (until 2004), Adrian Pflugshaupt (2004-2006), Jürg Bucher (2007-2010), Reto Suhner (since 2011)
    •    1. Tenor: Till Grünewald
    •    2. Tenor: Klaus Widmer (until 2011), Jürg Bucher
    •    Baritone: Daniel Durrer (until 2004), Neta Noren (2004 bis 2007), Marc Schödler
Trumpets
    •    Lead: Stephan Geiser (until 2011), David Blaser
    •    2. tp: Johannes Walter
    •    3. tp: Daniel Woodtli (until 2012), Lukas Thoeni
    •    4. tp: Thomas Knuchel
    •   
Trombones
    •    Lead: Vincent Lachat
    •    2. tb: René Mosele (until 2007), Stefan Schlegel (seit 2008)
    •    3. tb: Samuel Blaser (until 2004), Bernhard Bamert (2004-2007), Andreas Tschopp
    •    Bass tb: Bernhard Bamert (until 2004), Reto Zumstein
    •   
Rhythm section
    •    Piano: Philip Henzi
    •    Guitar: Nick Perrin (since 2006), Nikolay Karageorgiev (2010-2012)
    •    Double Bass: Lorenz Beyeler
    •    E-Bass: Wolfgang Zwiauer (2004-2008), Antonio Schiavano
    •    Drums: Tobias Friedli (since 2003), Fabian Kuratli (2004-2007), Rico Baumann (since 2007)
    •    Percussion: Roland Wäger (since 2010)

BLUE WISP BIG BAND

SWEET GEORGIA BROWN

Much like the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra at the Village Vanguard in New York City, the Blue Wisp Big Band has had a long running regular gig at the Blue Wisp Jazz Club for over a quarter century. The 16-piece group draws from a wide spectrum of styles and arrangements. Englishman Frank Griffith's contributions include a cool take of Horace Silver's "Strollin'" and the tense, driving "Ricochet," which sounds like it could have been written for film. Trombonist Paul Piller scored "The Heather on the Hill" in a setting that would have fit Woody Herman's repertoire, while his breezy scoring of George Gershwin's "Soon" is another gem. Baritone saxophonist Larry Dickson contributed the lush treatment of "Daydream" from the vast Duke Ellington songbook, along with an infectious Latin-flavored workout of Freddie Hubbard's "Little Sunflower." This regional group, like many of the bands which record for Sea Breeze, is one that is worthy of greater national attention. 

Larry Dickson Arranger, Audio Production, Liner Notes, Member of Attributed Artist, Mixing, Producer, Sax (Baritone)

Phillip DeGreg Arranger, Composer

Frank Griffith Arranger, Composer

Paul Piller Arranger, Member of Attributed Artist, Mixing, Soloist, Trombone

Alan Foust Arranger

Evan Sharfe Art Direction, Cover Design

Michael Sharfe Assistant Engineer, Audio Engineer, Bass, Bass Instrument, Design, Member of Attributed Artist, Mixing, Soloist

Rick Andress Audio Engineer, Engineer, Mastering, Mixing

Joe Gaudio Audio Production, Liner Notes, Member of Attributed Artist, Producer, Sax (Tenor), Soloist

Ben Bernie Composer

Kenneth Casey Composer

Duke Ellington Composer

George Gershwin Composer

Ira Gershwin Composer

Frederick Loewe Composer

Maceo Pinkard Composer

Horace Silver Composer

Billy Strayhorn Composer

John Von Ohlen Drums, Member of Attributed Artist, Soloist

Jeff Folkens Lead, Trumpet

Steve Schmidt Member of Attributed Artist, Piano

Jim Sherrick Member of Attributed Artist, Sax (Alto)

Mike Andres Member of Attributed Artist, Sax (Alto)

Herb Aronoff Member of Attributed Artist, Sax (Tenor), Soloist

Gary Langhorst Member of Attributed Artist, Trombone (Bass)

Jeff Owen Member of Attributed Artist, Trombone

Clarence Pawn Member of Attributed Artist, Trombone

Al Nori Member of Attributed Artist, Trumpet

Hank Mautner Member of Attributed Artist, Trumpet

Jeff Folkens Member of Attributed Artist, Trumpet

Kevin Moore Member of Attributed Artist, Trumpet

Blue Wisp Big Band Primary Artist

Danny Beher Release Preparation

Mike Andres Sax (Alto), Sax (Soprano), Soloist

Jim Sherrick Sax (Alto), Soloist

Al Nori Soloist, Trumpet

Gary Langhorst Trombone (Bass)

Jeffrey Owen Trombone 

MIKE BARONE - Live At Dante's

Tumbling Tumbleweeds

In 1968, trombonist Mike Barone had a rehearsal band comprised mostly of Los Angeles-based studio musicians who occasionally played for the fun of it at the legendary Donte's. The music on this CD was privately taped (the recording quality is excellent) and not released for the first time until 30 years later. Barone wrote most of the arrangements and the lineup of soloists includes altoist Med Flory (the future leader of Supersax); pianist Mike Wofford; trumpeter Steve Huffsteter; and the tenors of Bill Hood, Lou Ciotti, and (on "Juss Messin' Around") the young Tom Scott. The music is essentially swinging hard bop, even such unlikely material as "T" and "The Non-Viennese Waltz Blues." This is a valuable piece of otherwise long-lost musical history that has fortunately been saved by the V.S.O.P. label.

Live At Donte's, 1968 (CD, Album) album cover


Credits
    Alto Saxophone – Bill Perkins, Med Flory
    Baritone Saxophone – Jack Nimitz
    Bass – Jim Hughart
    Drums – John Guerin
    Liner Notes – Alan & Marilyn Bergman, Mike Barone
    Mastered By – Joe Sidore
    Photography By – Mike Barone
    Piano – Cliff Bryant (tracks: 1, 5, 8, 10), Mike Wofford (tracks: 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 11)
    Producer – George Jerman
    Tenor Saxophone – Bill Hood, Lou Ciotti*
    Trombone – Charlie Loper* (tracks: 1, 5, 8, 10), Ernie Tack, Jim Trimble (tracks: 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 11), Pete Myers (tracks: 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 11), Unknown Artist (tracks: 1, 5, 8, 10), Vince Diaz
    Trumpet – Buddy Childers, Gary Barone, Larry McGuire, Steve Huffsteter

BARRETT DEEMS - 1994 CJF

 SOON

 

https://audiomack.com/song/6300-irving-park-rd-402-chicago-il-60634/soon

Barrett Deems, 81 at the time of this recording, will always be best known for his stint with the Louis Armstrong All-Stars in the 1950s. After settling in Chicago, the drummer became the leader of a top-notch jazz orchestra which made its recording debut on this Delmark release. Deems, whose musical role model is Buddy Rich, is in top form throughout the set, which is a bit surprising considering his shaky health at the time. The performances (mostly veteran standards) are usually hard-driving and always swing.
 Few surprises occur during this conventional date, but the music is very enjoyable and makes one aware of some of the many musical talents that reside in Chicago.(AllMusic)

CJF 1994
Saxophones: Richie Corpolongo, Jane Johnson, Mike Levine, Tim McNamara, Barry Winograd
Trombones: Loren Binford, Craig Kauchor, Audrey Morrison, Scott Roberts
Trumpets: Pete Ellman, Grad Goode, Mike McLaughlin, Chuck Parish
Vibes: Duane Thamm
Guitar: Ron Curtis
Bass Wilson McKindre
Drums/Leader
Barrett Deems

THE CARNEGIE HALL JAZZ BAND

IN THE MOOD

 Slide Hampton     Arranger, Composer, Trombone
Frank Foster     Arranger, Composer
Garnett Brown     Arranger
Jim McNeely     Arranger
Randy Sandke     Arranger
Peter Washington     Bass
Dick Oatts     Clarinet, Flute, Sax (Alto), Sax (Soprano)
Ralph Lalama     Clarinet, Flute, Sax (Tenor)
Jon Faddis     Conductor, Director, Flugelhorn, Liner Notes, Producer, Trumpet
Lewis Nash     Drums
Earl Gardner     Flugelhorn, Trumpet
Ryan Kisor     Flugelhorn, Trumpet
Lew Soloff     Flugelhorn, Trumpet
Byron Stripling     Flugelhorn, Trumpet
Ted Nash     Flute, Sax (Tenor)
Lew Tabackin     Guest Artist
Frank Wess     Guest Artist
Renee Rosnes     Piano
Gary Smulyan     Sax (Baritone)
Douglas Purviance     Trombone (Bass)
Steve Turre     Trombone
Dennis Wilson     Trombone 

KENTON ALUMNI ORCHESTRA -

IN A SENTIMENTAL  MOOD

About 12 years ago, Mike Vax brought his band into Chicago. He's coming back next month.
Carl Saunders kills it here.

WOODY HERMAN - WOODY'S WINNERS

GREASY SACK BLUES

Of the many exciting recordings by the Swinging Herd of the '60s, this is the definitive set. With such soloists as trumpeters Bill Chase, Dusko Goykovich, and Don Rader, and tenors Sal Nistico, Andrew McGhee, and Gary Klein, this orchestra rarely had any difficulty raising the temperature. Recorded live at Basin Street West in late June of 1965, this set finds the enthusiastic band featuring a three-way trumpet battle on "23 Red," reworking "Northwest Passage" (highlighted by Sal Nistico's long tenor solo), and romping on a lengthy version of "Opus De Funk" in addition to interpreting a few ballads and blues. A very memorable CD that is available as a two-fer, (Jazz Hoot/Woody's Winners), Woody's Winners is worth inclusion in every jazz collector's library.

Woody's Winners : Woody Herman And His Orchestra : Bill Chase, Don Rader, Dusko Goykovich (tp,arr) Gerry Lamy, Bobby Shew (tp) Frank Tesinsky, Don Doane, Henry Southall (tb) Woody Herman (cl,as,ss,vcl) Sal Nistico, Gary Klein, Andy McGhee (ts) Tom Anastas (bar) Nat Pierce (p,arr) Tony Leonardi (b) Ronnie Zito (d)