Mt. Hood Jazz Band Discography of CDs

Mt. Hood Jazz Band CD discography Director: Susie Jones. Personnel: Curtis Salgado (vocals); Shyam Ananda (guitar); ...

Mt. Hood Jazz Band discography Oregon is the setting for Mt. Hood Community College, whose jazz concert band has become a recording entity with several discs to its credit. College concert bands have traditionally been the boot camp for ensemble players in big bands/large groups and the Mt. Hood Band is no exception. But what makes this band exceptional is the soloists: while nowhere near superstar status, many of Mt. Hood Jazz Band's featured players display not only talent but that wished-for spark of individuality. As usual, there's plenty of swing and well-thought out arrangements here for the Mt. Hood youths to chew upon--plus some hints of future greatness. Audio Mixers: Susie May Jones; Dennis Carter. Recording information: Falcon Studio. Editors: Susie May Jones; Dennis Carter. Arrangers: Dave Barduhn; Mike Tomaro; Patrick Williams; Stan Bock; Bill Liston. Mt. Hood Jazz Band: Soloman Thelin (guitar); Sam Hirsh (piano); Ross Davis (bass instrument); Mitch Wilson (drums). Personnel: Nancy ...

Mt. Hood Jazz Band songs Mount Hood Community College has been regularly releasing CDs of big bands and small combos consisting of jazz students in their program. The 2009 groups tackle standards, compositions by jazz greats, and originals (presumably by faculty or alumni, as there are no liner notes to identify the backgrounds of the composers). The passionate, soulful vocal by Lie Warfield in "Georgia on My Mind," backed by Sam Hirsch's down-home piano stands out. Another frequently recorded gem is "Softly, As in a Morning ...

Mt. Hood Jazz Band CD discography Most college stage bands feature enthusiastic ensembles and weak soloists. That is to be expected because, although the students have been well trained in reading music and playing together as sections, it takes time to develop one's own voice as an improviser. However the Mt. Hood Jazz Band is a different case altogether. On I'm Still Here, they not only sound like a professional jazz orchestra in their ensembles, but they feature consistently creative and inventive solos. Certainly no one listening ...

Mt. Hood Jazz Band albums The Mt. Hood Jazz Band is a typical although well-traveled college big band. The ensembles are lively, the band has plenty of spirit, and the arrangements (by the likes of John Fedchock, Sammy Nestico, Gordon Goodwin, Frank Mantooth, and Tom Kubis) are extroverted and ...

Mt. Hood Jazz Band music CDs Most college bands are at their best during ensembles but display their extreme youth and inexperience during their solos. The 2006 version of the Mt. Hood Jazz Band is more mature than most of these groups. Each of their saxophonists shows the ability to solo, the orchestra plays clean ensembles even during the most difficult arrangements, and an infectious spirit pervades. The repertoire is wide ranging, highlighted by the Stan Kenton-inspired "Basso Urnesto," a ...