Mark Masters Discography of CDs

Mark Masters albums Ellington Saxophone Encounters was conceived by arranger Mark Masters and baritone saxophonist Gary Smulyan as a tribute to the giants among the bandleader's sax section, choosing material recorded by both Ellington and by his saxophonists on their own record dates, with most songs having been recorded only infrequently. "Rockin' in Rhythm" is the oldest piece, debuting in 1931 and ...

Mark Masters music CDs So many songs from George Gershwin's folk opera Porgy & Bess have become standards that jazz fans likely take them for granted. But Mark Masters' large ensemble arrangements of selections from this work are anything but typical. "Summertime" showcases virtuoso solos connected by often wild interludes in a post-bop setting frequently marked by changes in tempo. "A Woman Is ...

Mark Masters CD discography Ellington Saxophone Encounters was conceived by arranger Mark Masters and baritone saxophonist Gary Smulyan as a tribute to the giants among the bandleader's sax section, choosing material recorded by both Ellington and by his saxophonists on their own record dates, with most songs having been recorded only infrequently. "Rockin' in Rhythm" is the oldest piece, debuting in 1931 and ...

Mark Masters discography Track Listing of songs: Dewey's Tune; I-Pimp; Boody; Clit, Le; Transits; My One and Only Love; Sitatunga; Joie de Vivre; Love Is; Thren; Adieu Mon Redman;

Mark Masters songs This warm and energetic tribute to the late trumpet virtuoso Clifford Brown (who died tragically in 1956 at the age of 26, having single-handedly changed the way jazz trumpet was heard and understood in the United States) is slightly mournful but mostly joyful, a celebration of musical genius and creativity that looks backward while taking the music forward. Bandleader ...

Mark Masters CD discography a jazz orchestra in the tradition of Stan Kenton & Johnny Richards, 16 piece band arranged by Mark Masters Photographer: Paul Siemion. Arranger: Mark Masters. Personnel: Terry Federoff (flute, alto flute, tenor saxophone); Mike Turre (flute, bass clarinet, baritone saxophone); Danny House (flute, alto saxophone); Jerry Pinter (flute, tenor saxophone); Billy Harper (tenor saxophone); Clay Jenkins, Les Lovitt, Louis Fasman, Carl ...

Mark Masters albums So many songs from George Gershwin's folk opera Porgy & Bess have become standards that jazz fans likely take them for granted. But Mark Masters' large ensemble arrangements of selections from this work are anything but typical. "Summertime" showcases virtuoso solos connected by often wild interludes in a post-bop setting frequently marked by changes in tempo. "A Woman Is ...

Gary McFarland was dubbed an "adult prodigy" by critic Gene Lees and initially made a major impression in the jazz world during the early '50s, though a turn toward instrumental pop left his contributions somewhat overlooked by the time of his still unsolved murder in 1971. Mark Masters presented a concert of McFarland's music featuring baritone saxophonist Gary Smulyan in 2002 and arranged 11 of his works for this release, featuring Smulyan, pianist Steve Kuhn (who worked with McFarland), multi-reed player Gary Foster, and trumpeter Tim Hagans, among others. Three of the pieces were written for ...