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The Comet's Tail: Music of Michael Brecker
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First CD release from the fledgling USF Center for Jazz Composition, and the culmination of a multi-faceted project that began in 2006. Seeking to focus attention on the compositions of a great jazz artist while stimulating new works, the CJC launched an international arranging competition in honor of jazz icon Michael Brecker. The thrilling, no-holds-barred version of “Peep” that opens this CD, scored by Fred Stride of Vancouver, was ultimately selected the winner. In the meantime, the CJC commissioned arrangements of Brecker compositions from noted composers Gil Goldstein and Vince Mendoza, who had frequently collaborated with Michael. These works, along with those being arranged by the CJC’s director Chuck Owen and manager Dave Stamps, were to be premiered in a series of concerts throughout Central Florida in April 2007. Tragically, Brecker passed away in January. The April concerts thus took on new meaning as a beautiful, fitting tribute to his work—especially with his brother Randy featured as passionate guest soloist. Service to top dailies and weeklies, as well as Jazziz, JazzTimes, Cadence, and DownBeat. Service to NPR and websites. AllAboutJazz.com feature article expected. Service to satellite and syndicated programming including airline music services. Aggressive effort toward big band outlets.
“The ensemble lets out all the stops to bring the session to a thunderous climax. A superb big band.” — Cadence
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ARTISTS
The Jazz Surge Big Band conducted by Chuck Owen and featuring Randy Brecker, Dave Liebman, Joe Lovano, Mike Mainieri, Adam Nussbaum, Mike Stern, Jack Wilkens, Danny Gottlieb, Per Danielsson and Rob Thomas |
TRACKS
• Peep
• Slings and Arrows
• Itsbynne Reel
• How Long ‘Til the Sun
• Sumo
• The Mean Time
• Take a Walk
• Everything Happens When You’re Gone |
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