"Precious Moments" was nominated for the 2004 Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Composition
Jazz
Recorded February 17-18, 2003 at O'Henry Studios, Burbank, CA
The Kim Richmond Concert Jazz Orchestra
conductor, alto/soprano saxes: KIM RICHMOND
woodwinds: JEFF DRISKILL, PHIL FEATHER, GLEN BERGER, JOHN YOAKUM, BOB CARR
trumpet, flugelhorn: MIKE MCGUFFEY, RON KING, STEVE HUFFESTETER, CLAY JENKINS
French horns: JOHN DICKSON, PAUL LOREDO or JEAN MARINELLI
trombones: BRUCE FOWLER, JOEY SELLERS or BILL TOLE, GEORGE MCMULLEN
bass trombone: MORRIS REPASS
tuba, voice: BILL ROPER
guitar: TOM HYNES
piano: RICH EAMES
basses: TREY HENRY, KEN WILD
drums: RALPH RAZZE
hand percussion: BRAD DUTZ
mallet percussion: DAVID JOHNSON
guest piano solo: BOB FLORENCE
One of the most respected figures in big band jazz for two decades, LA-based saxophonist/composer/arranger Kim Richmond takes it up a notch with his latest recording "Refractions." Featuring his Concert Jazz Orchestra, Richmond blends a collection of original compositions and arrangements of classics into a lush, cinematic soundscape. "I am seeking a broader emotional palette for Jazz," states Richmond, "I feel that all too often Jazz, especially for large ensemble, expresses only a small range of emotions. My writing for this 24-piece jazz orchestra combines elements of both large ensemble jazz with free-swinging improvisation and symphonic colors and textures. This is truly an orchestra rather than simply a jazz band." |
