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The Boulevard Big Band, which was founded in 1988, is a first-class local jazz orchestra based in Kansas City. A part-time affair, it nevertheless features top-notch musicians, challenging but swinging arrangements, and occasional guest soloists. On Take Only for Pain, flugelhornist Tom Harrell, tenor saxophonist Pete Christlieb and pianist-arranger Frank Mantooth guest on two songs apiece. As welcome as they are, the band is pretty strong even without the illustrious guests. Trombonist Steve Dekker is a potentially major soloist, Hal Melia on soprano and alto is impressive, tenorman Bill Caldwell battles Christlieb to a draw on the heated "Tenor Tantrum," and drummer Todd Strait drives the band. Many other soloists get in their spots (including Wayne Hawkins on synth during the funky blues "Workahol") and all are worthy. With charts provided by Mantooth, Dekker, Melia, Chuck Tumlinson, Dave Aaberg, and Tim Brewer, the music is fresh even when the song is a familiar standard. A particular joy is hearing trumpeters Aaberg and Tumlinson match ideas and chops on a revival of the Red Rodney-Sam Noto piece "Superbop." Recommended. ~ Scott Yanow
Audio Mixer: Ron Ubel.
The Boulevard Big Band: Hal Melia, Todd Wilkinson (soprano saxophone); Jim Vandel (alto saxophone); Phil Brenner (tenor saxophone); Chuck Tumlinson, Al Pearson, Dave Aaberg (trumpet); Tom Harrell, Jay Sollenberger (flugelhorn); Greg Finch (trombone); Wayne Hawkins (piano); Tim Brewer (bass instrument); Frank Mantooth, Pete Christlieb, Michael McGraw, Todd Strait, Steve Dekker, Bill Caldwell.
Personnel: Hal Melia (alto, bass clarinet); Bill Caldwell (alto, tenor saxophone); Jim Vandel (alto); Rob Whitsitt (guitar); Phil Brenner, Pete Christlieb, Josh Sclar (tenor saxophone); Al Pearson, Chuck Tumlinson, Dave Aaberg, Michael McGraw, Jay Sollenberger, Danny O'Brien (trumpet); Matt Kern, Greg Finch, Phil Thomas, Steve Dekker (trombone); Wayne Hawkins, Frank Mantooth (piano); Todd Strait (drums).
Boulevard Big Band Take Only For Pain Songs | 1. | Old Devil Moon |
| 2. | Take Only for Pain |
| 3. | No Strings Attached |
| 4. | Workahol |
| 5. | More I See You, The |
| 6. | Ladybird |
| 7. | Aldente |
| 8. | Star Eyes |
| 9. | Superbop |
| 10. | Nardis |
| 11. | Tenor Tantrum |
| Take Only For Pain Music Review Purchase Take Only For Pain CD To buy, Click on price to add to cart | Stan Hope Pastels CD (1999)
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$13.89 Stan Hope has been in the jazz business for more than 40 years, but Pastels is only his third album as a leader. The influence of Erroll Garner on Hope's approach to the music is evident, not only in the playing, but in Hope's selection of four Garner-composed tunes for this session. To Hope's credit, "Misty" is not one of them. Hope's playing sparkles ...
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$16.45 The first single, “I’m Not Running” stayed on the charts for 24 weeks and hit # 27 on IndieWorld Country Report and # 36 on New Music Weekly National Charts. The second hit single “Sweet Inspiration” hit # 14 on New Music Weekly Indie Chart, # 48 on New Music Weekly Main Chart, and went to #1 on IndieWorld.Big Rain has been performing nonstop for eleven years. During this time, they have logged over 1,100 performances, performed with some of the biggest names in the business, and have an established reputation as a great band with an uplifting sound. The band’s dynamic sound is built on superb songwriting and vocals. Their performances effortlessly flow from mid- to up- tempo dance songs, to heart- felt ballads and into improvisational jams that the band calls free falling, or Free-Falls.With the release of three successful Albums on their own Indie Label Big Rain established themselves as a recording and performing artist with a unique and original sound. After receiving a recording contract with Ray Ruff at Oak Records they completed their new Album “Big Rain”.The band completed the new album at American Recording Company with the legendary Producer/Promoter Ray Ruff, of Oak Records and one of the most successful Engineer and Producer Teams of the last 40 years, Bill Cooper and Richie Podolor. Ray Ruff and American Recording Company are considered to be the cream de core of the recording industry. This team has produced the biggest names and hits in the industry. Between them they have about two hundred chart busters and Gold Records.The new Album and the third single, “December Night” released in November 2005, is being added to radio play lists through out the states and the world.Music That Has LegsThe new album “Big Rain” features Big Rain’s core trio of Peter Alamo, Bruce Guynn, and James Chatter ton. Bruce Guynn handles lead vocals, bass guitar and keyboards. Peter Alamo plays lead and rhythm guitars and sings vocal harmony. James Chatterton adds guitars and piano. On drums and percussion is the renowned session man, Chet McCracken, who was with the Doobie Brothers for 18 years. On several occasions, Chet has received honors as Rock Drummer of the Year. Richie Podolor, one of the pioneers in surf guitar with his hooky melodic styles, and one of the top mandolin players adds his mandolin to the mix. Richie produced the hits for Three Dog Night and Steppenwolf. Both bands ...
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