Ryan Haines Big Band People & Places CD

Although there are some fine solos on this big-band set, the main point to this project is the writing of trombonist Ryan Haines. His nine originals form a type of suite, with each part dedicated to some aspect of his life, including past bands, San Diego, and family members. The key soloists are tenor saxophonist Tedd Baker, Lucas Munce on alto and soprano, and especially Haines, who has spots on six of the numbers, but much of the music is ensemble-oriented. While the individual melodies are not all that memorable by themselves (other than the whimsical "Riding the Bavarian Sidecar"), on a whole the music is swinging, colorful, and just unpredictable enough to hold one's interest throughout. ~ Scott Yanow

Ryan Haines: Dave Stump (clarinet); Jeff Martin (tenor trombone); Ryan Hains, Todd Hanson (bass trombone); Jess Lightner (tuba); Paul "Turk" Henry (bass instrument); Andy Axelrad, Tim Leahey, Rich Sigler, Lucas Munce, Tedd Baker, Douglas Morgan, Jim Roberts , Kevin Burns, Steve Fidyk, Tony Nalker, Ben Patterson, Brian MacDonald.

Personnel: Ryan Haines (tenor trombone, bass trombone); Jim Roberts (guitar); Lucas Munce (flute, clarinet, soprano saxophone, alto saxophone); Andy Axelrad (flute, clarinet, alto saxophone); Tedd Baker (flute, clarinet, tenor saxophone); Douglas Morgan (flute, bass clarinet, baritone saxophone); Bill Marr, Andrew A. Cleaver (alto saxophone); Mike Vance (tenor saxophone); Tim Leahey, Rich Sigler, Kevin Burns, Brian MacDonald (trumpet, flugelhorn); Patrick McDermott, Michael Ramos (trumpet); Susan Chumley (trombone); Ben Patterson (tenor trombone); Todd Hanson (bass trombone); Tony Nalker (piano); Steve Fidyk (drums).

Audio Mixers: Ryan Haines; Bob Dawson.

Liner Note Author: Ryan Haines.

Arranger: Ryan Haines.

Additional personnel: Andrew Cleaver (alto saxophone); Mike Vance, Darrin Thiriot (tenor saxophone); Mary Beth George (baritone saxophone); Josh Lies, Pat McDermott, Tony Kirkland, Mike Ramos (trumpet); Aaron Moats, Susan Chumley, Dave Sisk (tenor trombone); Jay Heltzer (bass trombone); Bill Marr.