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From The Skies - Music of Jim McNeely |
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writing, playing and production are superb on this new CD. There really aren't
many bands that you can consistently say that about, but the Vanguard Jazz
Orchestra is one of them. This features their usual lineup of NY heavyweights.
EJAZZ LINES |
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| The Way -
Music of Slide Hampton |
In 1978, Jones
left for Europe, while Lewis remained leader until his death in 1990. It is a
testament to their leadership that the organization continues today, performing
under the same high standards. One way to keep the band fresh is to keep its
members excited about their repertoire, and by keeping its book stocked with new
charts by different arrangers. This album marks Slide Hampton's major
contribution to the orchestra.
Mitchell Seidel |
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| Can I Persuade You - 4
1/2 stars - Downbeat Magazine |
| Critically acclaimed and GRAMMY
nominated, the new VJO CD features compositions and arrangements from Garnett
Brown, Julie Cavadini, Jimmy Giuffre, Bill Holman, Bob Mintzer and Ed Neumeister. |
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| Thad Jones Legacy |
| Voted one of the
top ten jazz CD's of 1999 by Gary Giddons and winner of the Association for
Independent Music (AFIM) 2000 indie award for best big band recording. |
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| Lickety Split, The Music of
Jim McNeely |
| ...Hailed as
"remarkably adventurous"…" verging on the fabulous"…"eloquent
enough to be profound"...nominated for a GRAMMY and voted one of the top
ten recordings of 1997 by the New York Times... |
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| To You - A Tribute to Mel
Lewis |
| The orchestra's tribute to Mel
Lewis with contributions from Jim McNeely, Ted Nash, Bob BrookMeyer, Ed
Neumeister, Kenny Werner and a classic performance of Thad's "To You". |
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