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Mike Holober: Dave Gilmore (guitar); Dave Pietro, Jon Gordon , Tim Ries, Charles Pillow, Steve Kenyon (saxophone); Craig Johnson, Tom Kadlek (trumpet); Nathan Durham (trombone); John Riley (drums); Pete McGuinness, Joe Magnarelli, Ron Carter , Bruce Eidem, Pat Hallaran, Leise Anschuetz.
Personnel: Mike Holober (piano); Mike Holober; David Gilmore (guitar); Dave Pietro (flute, piccolo, soprano saxophone, alto saxophone); Charles Pillow (flute, clarinet, oboe, tenor saxophone); Jon Gordon (flute, clarinet, alto saxophone); Tim Ries (clarinet, soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone); Steve Kenyon (bass clarinet, baritone saxophone); Joe Magnarelli, Scott Wendholt, Tony Kadleck (trumpet, flugelhorn); Leise Anschuetz (French horn); Pete McGuinness, Bruce Eidem, Pat Hallaran (trombone); Nathan Durham (bass trombone).
Audio Mixers: Mike Holober; Paul Wickliffe.
Liner Note Author: Thomas Staudter.
Recording information: Nola Studios, New York, NY (11/20/1996).
Photographer: Rainer Fehringer.
Arranger: Mike Holober.
Like Duke Ellington and Gerry Mulligan before him, composer and bandleader Mike Holober loves trains, so their influence comes across (along with that of Bob Brookmeyer) in many of his compositions on the CD Thought Trains. Including some of the finest session musicians available in New York City (who make up the Gotham Jazz Orchestra), the big band devours his enticing charts whole. "Jump Down, Spin Around" is a terrific opener, centered around Pat Hallaran's blistering trombone solo, along with fine efforts by trumpeter Scott Wendholt, alto saxophonist Jon Gordon, and soprano saxophonist Tim Ries. The funky "Big Sky" is tinged with a Latin rhythm, showcasing tenor saxophonist Charles Pillow. Veteran bassist Ron Carter shares the spotlight with the leader for the tasty "Waltz Medium." The rhythm of "Thought Trains" obviously suggests travel by railway, with frequent changes of scenery as one travels along its path. Although it took nearly eight years for this to be released, it was well worth the wait. ~ Ken DrydenDown Beat (p.78) - 4 stars out of 5 - "[Holober has] found a way of expressing another creative sound world. He has done a grand job of blending his writing with the timbres of the original players..." Mike Holober Thought Trains Songs | 1. | Jump Down, Spin Around - (with Mike Holober & The Gotham Jazz Orchestra) |
| 2. | Big Sky - (with Mike Holober & The Gotham Jazz Orchestra) |
| 3. | Waltz Medium - (with Mike Holober & The Gotham Jazz Orchestra) |
| 4. | Thought Trains - (with Mike Holober & The Gotham Jazz Orchestra) |
| 5. | Form X Mood - (with Mike Holober & The Gotham Jazz Orchestra) |
| 6. | Let's Get Nice - (with Mike Holober & The Gotham Jazz Orchestra) |
| 7. | Heart of the Matter - (with Mike Holober & The Gotham Jazz Orchestra) |
| 8. | I Can See My Desk From Here - (with Mike Holober & The Gotham Jazz Orchestra) |
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