Jazz
Recorded at Crystal Clear Sound Recording Studios, Dallas, TX, March 2-3, 2008
Dan Cavanagh Jazz Emporium Big Band
Dan Cavanagh (conducting and piano/B3)
Tim Ishii (saxes)
Randy Hamm
Ed Peterson
Steve Owen
Glenn Kostur
John Adler (trumpets)
Scott Harrell
Ken Edwards
Alcedrick Todd
Rick Stitzel
Steve Wiest (trombones)
Jonathan Woodrow
Steven Dunn
Matt Ingman
James Miley (conducting and piano)
Dave Hagedorn (vibes)
Brian Mulholland (bass)
Stockton Helbing (drums)
Jim Yakas (percussion)
Timothy Young (poetry and narration)
Composer and arranger Dan Cavanagh pulls together a creative ensemble of musicians from around the country for his new release, "Pulse." A runner up in the 2005 ASCAP Young Jazz Composer's Competition, Cavanagh's writing & arranging covers wide expanses through this big band concept album, often interspersed by the readings and poetry of Tim Young. With shades of Jim McNeely, and hints of Bob Florence, Cavanagh's writing is engaging from the very beginning as he captures the spirit of the music with a patience and maturity that fits neatly in the continuum of modern large ensemble composers, from Gil Evans through Maria Schneider. Cavanagh is currently Assistant Professor of Music at the University of Texas at Arlington.
Produced by: Dan Cavanagh & Micah Hayes
Tracking Engineer: Kent Stump
Studio assistant: Rich Treat
Mixing Engineer: Micah Hayes
Mixed at Studio 301, Arlington, TX, May/June, 2008
Mastered by Mark Guenther at Seattle Disc Mastering, Seattle, WA
Front Cover Artwork by Robert Grame
Design and layout by John Bishop |
