2011-04-24
The UCF Jazz Ensemble is composed mainly of freshmen and sophomores in the jazz studies program at University of Central Florida. This is big band jazz with absorbing arrangements of classics such as Billy Strayhorn’s “Lush Life”. Interesting choices in covers include James Brown’s “It’s a Man’s World” and the 70’s hit “Me and Mrs. Jones”, each arrangement is complete with vocals and leans toward R&B. Both “Bad Moon” and the title track are the album highlights. These two original songs are upbeat and engaging. Rebecca RuthDAVE SIEBELS
With Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band
The Bill Belasco Trio
Three Musicians
WYNTON MARSALIS & MARCUS ROBERTS
TOGETHER AGAIN
BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY
HOW BIG CAN YOU GET ?
DENNIS ROLLINS VELOCITY TRIO
The 11th Gate
BLUE NEBULA
Relative Dimensions
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