2011-05-04
With Rick Holland and Evan Dobbins leading the way on trumpet and trombone, the Little Big Band makes contemporary big band jazz. Currently out of New York, Rick Holland received his doctorate from Michigan State University, so there’s your local spin. “Trilby” is perfectly executed and considering Mr. Holland received his doctorate in classical performance, that’s to be expected. While every note is placed exactly where it should be, there’s no fire here. There’s something to be said for perfection, but I like my jazz a little rough around the edges. Rebecca RuthBRIAN SETZER ORCHESTRA
SONGS FROM LONELY AVENUE
GIACOMO GATES
Luminosity
RON CARTER
Dear Miles
OUT TO LUNCH
Melvin's Rockpile
QUARTET SAN FRANCISCO
Pacific Premieres
JAMBALAYA BRASS BAND
IT'S A JUNGLE OUT THERE
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