For those who enjoy the music of the Vanguard Orchestra, The Thad Jones/Mel Lewis aggregation, this has to be for you. This is beautiful big fat big band, it can be enjoyed on many levels rather like Holman; strip of the layers and however far you go, you will find something meaningful concealed. Within this jewel of CD you will find relentlessly swinging music big band music joyfully interpreted by S.F's finest.
Arranger Alex Budman can be found in San Francisco, he plays all the woodwinds as well as and instrumentalist, he is an in-demand educator.
Band director should note that moves are being made to make many of the outstanding arrangements on this CD available.
This is a must have for any serious big band collector. I have copies in the UK. Explore the company's catalogue; whatever turns you on musically you will find the best examples within the pages.
I haved copies in the UK.
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