Jazz
Alan Campbell Transcription
Anders Astrand Vibraphone, Soloist
Brad Kerns Trombone, Soloist, Assistant Engineer
Brent Wallarab Transcription
Danny Beher Preparation
Dave Henderson Soloist, Trombone
David Anderson Woodwind
David Hummel Lead, Bass, Soloist, Trumpet
Dennis Davis Guitar
Doug Drewek Woodwind
Eddie Durham Arranger
Gordon Towell Soloist, Clarinet, Woodwind, Sax (Tenor)
Gunther Schuller Transcription
Jeanie Lee Trombone, Soloist
Jeff Hest Arranger
Jimmy Campbell Soloist, Drums
Jimmy Grubbs Soloist, Trombone
Kevin Kehrberg Bass, Soloist, String Bass
Larry Nelson String Bass, Woodwind
Lisa Osland Woodwind, Sax (Baritone), Soloist
Michael Richardson Liner Notes
Miles Osland Mixing, Sax (Alto), Woodwind, Clarinet, Mastering, Director, Soloist, Producer, Editing, Flute
Milt Buckner Arranger
Nelson Riddle Arranger
Rick Cook Soloist, Trumpet, Lead
Sam Davis Johnson Cover Art
Sy Oliver Arranger
The goal of a jazz repertory band is to keep timeless songs and arrangements alive by performing them, sometimes with a bit of updating, without them, the music can be lost for good; many of the arrangements heard on this release were painstakingly transcribed from the original records. The Kentucky Jazz Repertory Orchestra draws from the books of several bands of the Swing Era, including Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Benny Goodman, Lionel Hampton, Artie Shaw, and Glenn Miller, along with bandleaders like Benny Carter, Harlan Leonard, and Jimmy Lunceford, whose contributions tend to be overlooked from this period. The musicians heard on this CD are accomplished players who may not be widely known, but they master the arrangements and solo with gusto as they interpret gems like "Jumpin' at the Woodside," "For Dancers Only," "Flying Home," "Jack the Bear" and "Rockin' in Rhythm," in addition to nearly forgotten works like "Skee" and "Hairy Joe Jump." These recordings aren't meant to substitute for the originals, of course, but it is fun to hear modern-day musicians still exploring such memorable music. ~ Ken Dryden, All Music Guide |
