Jazz / Modern Big Band, Mainstream Jazz, Standards
Jack Cortner Producer, Arranger
Arthur Friedman Engineer, Mixing, Mastering
Bill Mays Piano, Soloist
Birch Johnson Trombone
Bob Millikan Trumpet
Brian O'Flaherty Trumpet
Bruce Bonvissuto Trombone
Bud Burridge Trumpet
Danny Cahn Trumpet
David Tofani Sax (Alto), Soloist, Saxophone, Sax (Tenor)
Dennis Anderson Saxophone
Doug Ramsey Liner Notes
Jay Anderson Bass
Jeff Mironov Guitar
Jerry Dodgion Saxophone
Jim Pugh Soloist, Trombone
Kenny Berger Saxophone
Lawrence Feldman Saxophone
Martin Wind Bass
Marvin Stamm Flugelhorn, Trumpet, Soloist
Paul Faulise Trombone
Ronnie Cuber Saxophone
Sheldon Yellowhair Assistant
Tony Kadleck Trumpet
Tony Studd Trombone
The Jack Cortner New York Big Band's debut is filled with complex yet easily accessible arrangements played by many of New York's best jazz musicians. The Jack Cortner New York Big Band plays both original jazz compositions and several standards including "Limehouse Blues" and "Lover Man."
Jack Cortner is a veteran composer/arranger who may not be a familiar name to the average jazz fan, because most of his charts have been in a commercial setting, but he has long been writing arrangements for trumpeter Marvin Stamm. On this swinging big-band session, Cortner's impressive charts make one wish he had been able to consistently work in such a setting on a regular basis. Featured soloists include Stamm (also heard on fl�gelhorn), pianist Bill Mays (who often works with Stamm for recordings, concerts, and workshops), trombonist Jim Pugh, and saxophonist Dave Tofani. Highlights include the bold treatment of "Softly, as in a Morning Sunrise," the chugging Count Basie-like "On the Trail," and Cortner's whimsical swinger "Flimflam Ma'am." Highly recommended. ~ Ken Dryden, All Music Guide |
