[Trombone-l] A Great Big Band to Listen to

[Wayne Dyess]

I just found the Gary Urwin Jazz Orchestra because a friend sent me  
their link.  I have to say that I am utterly impressed  and want to  
share with you this finding.  Give them a listen and just for  
yourself.  I believe that Alex Iles is a member of trombone-L.  If so  
-- Alex, I'm green with envy.  What fun this must have been --  
playing with this band!

 From the website:

The Gary Urwin Jazz Orchestra has been referred to as "A veritable  
who's who among the Los Angeles area's most accomplished studio and  
big-band artists." The leader is an accomplished arranger/composer,  
and the stellar, first-call musicians who comprise the orchestra  
enthusiastically contribute their top-flight musicianship and  
camaraderie to this musically adventurous, swinging all-star ensemble.

Personnel: The band's personnel includes multiple Grammy-nominated  
jazz artists, enjoying the talents of such luminaries of the Los  
Angeles jazz scene as Wayne Bergeron, Pete Christlieb, Rickey  
Woodard, Rick Baptist, Kim Richmond, Charlie Loper, Alex Iles,  
Christian Jacob, Trey Henry and others.

To hear one minute sound clips, click on the following link (or copy  
& paste it into your browser):

http://garyurwinjazz.com/sound-2.htm


I always enjoy finding "new" big bands, and this one is a real  
treat.  Creative & fresh writing.  Terrific recording quality, too.   
I plan to order all their CD's.

IN YOUR FACE BIG BAND!!!!
Oh yeah.  Gotta love it...

--Wayne Dyess