Jazz / Post-Bop, Modern Big Band
Dan McMillion - Flugelhorn, Liner Notes, Trumpet, Producer
Alan Downey Arranger
Bill Holman Arranger
Bob Lowden Arranger
Brian Scanlon Flugelhorn, Trumpet
Chris Clifton Trombone
Christian Jacob Arranger
Don Sebesky Arranger
Frank Mantooth Arranger
Glenn "Gigga" Bush Latin Percussion, Drums
Jason Smith Trombone
Jim Derrick Trumpet, Flugelhorn
Jim Hall Trombone (Bass)
Jim Ward Morris Engineer
Joe Porter Bass (Electric), Bass
Keith Mansfield Arranger
Keith Oshiro Trombone
Mark Gould Sax (Tenor)
Ryan Yanero Assistant Engineer
Scott Howard Graphic Design, Art Direction
Tim Hubbard Cover Photo
Tom Dietz Flute, Sax (Alto)
Tom Garling Arranger
Tom Morris Engineer
Wayne Beardwood Sax (Alto), Arranger
Based in Florida, the Dan McMillion Jazz Orchestra is modeled on the Maynard Ferguson Orchestra of the 1970s and, to a lesser extent, the '60s, with its leader belting out impressive high-note blasts on his trumpet. After the first few numbers, one becomes weary of all the high notes and fortunately, the music settles down a bit while still remaining mostly high-powered. In addition to McMillion, the key soloists include altoist Tom Dietz and tenors Tim Stamps and Mark Gould. Some of the selections are a bit commercial and this orchestra has a derivative sound but the musicianship is excellent. Certainly Maynard Ferguson fans will want this CD and will wonder why Dan McMillion is not better-known. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide |
