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 RuthCONNIE EVINGSON WITH DAVE FRISHBERG
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Andre Cavor
Road Trip
Geoff Muldaur's Futuristic Ensemble
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Julian Lage
Arclight
Alex Garcia’s AFROMANTRA
Uplifting Spirit
Thad Jones
One More: The Summary: Music of Thad Jones Volume 2
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