Chuck Owen Discography of CDs

Track Listing of songs: Peep; Slings and Arrows; Itsbyne Reel; How Long 'Til the Sun; Sumo; Mean Time, The; Take a Walk; Everything Happens When You're Gone;

Recorded at Morrisound Studios, Tampa, Florida on May 18, 1999 and March 7, 2000. Chuck Owen & The Jazz Surge: Chuck Owen (conductor, keyboards); Valerie Gillespie (alto saxophone, woodwinds); Jack Wilkins (tenor saxophone, woodwinds); John Robinson, Ron Turner, Jay Coble, Mike Iapichino, Tom Patmerter (trumpet); Keith Oshiro, Chris Clifton, Andrea Rawlison, Jerald Shynett, Jim Hall (trombone); Tami Danielsson, Rex Wertz, Matt Vance (woodwinds); Clay Perry (piano); Barry Greene, Corey Christiansen (guitar); Mark Neuenschwander (bass); Danny Gottlieb, Dave Hardman (drums); Beth Gottlieb (percussion). Personnel: Chuck Owen (keyboards); John Abercrombie, Barry Green, Corey Christiansen (guitar); Rex Wertz, Matt Vance (woodwinds); Mike Smith , Valerie Gillespie (alto saxophone); Jack Wilkins (tenor saxophone); Mike Iapichino, Ron Turner, John M. Robinson , Tim Hagans (trumpet); Keith Oshiro, Chris Clifton, Jim Hall (trombone); Clay Perry (piano); Danny Gottlieb, David Hardman (drums). Audio Mixers: Chuck Owen; Tom Morris . Recording information: Morrisound Studios, Tampa, FL (05/18/1999-03/07/2000). Photographer: Chuck Owen. Additional personnel: Mike Smith (soprano & alto saxophones); Tim Hagans (trumpet); John Abercrombie (guitar).

Chuck Owen albums Chuck Owen And The Jazz Surge includes: Chuck Owen (piano, leader); jack Wilkins (tenor saxophone); Ron Turner, Brian O'Flaherty, Mike Iapichino, Tom Parmerter (trumpet); John Allred (trombone). Personnel: Chuck Owen (piano); Barry Green (guitar); Dan Jordan, Jack Wilkins (alto saxophone, tenor saxophone); Rex Wertz, Mark Gould , Benny Golson (tenor saxophone); Brian Snapp, David Pate (baritone saxophone); Brian O'Flaherty, Mike Iapichino, Ron Turner (trumpet); Nat Adderley (cornet); Keith Oshiro, Herbert Bruce, Chris Clifton, John Allred (trombone); Joe Barati, Jim Hall, Jimmy Hall (bass trombone); Warren Bernhardt, Clay Perry (piano); David Hardman, David Hardiman (drums, percussion); Adam Nussbaum (drums); Gumbi Ortiz (congas, percussion); Dave Coash (percussion). Recording information: Morrisound Studios, Tampa, FL (02/06/1995-09/11/1995); Stark Lake Studios, Orlando, FL (02/06/1995-09/11/1995); Stark Lakes Studio, Orlando, FL (02/06/1995-09/11/1995); University Of South Florida Publication Council (02/06/1995-09/11/1995). Photographer: Eric Younghams. Unknown Contributor Roles: Danny Beher; Benny Golson. Arranger: Chuck Owen. Additional personnel: Benny Goldon (tenor saxophone); Nat Adderley (cornet); Warren Bernhardt (piano); Adam Nussbaum (drums).

Chuck Owen music CDs Since the end of the big band era, it has been extremely difficult to keep larger ensembles together for any period of time, but Chuck Owen & the Jazz Serge have done so, with the added handicap of being based in South Florida, far from the New York jazz scene. One thing apparent immediately is that Owen (a longtime music professor at the University of South Florida) composes music that obviously delights the members of his ensemble. The energy and imagination within "E Ticket" compares to the works of Bob Brookmeyer, Jim McNeely, or Toshiko Akiyoshi. This multi-faceted work showcases the brilliant Canadian trumpeter Ingrid Jensen, violinist Rob Thomas (who brings to mind violinist Jean-Luc Ponty in his pre-fusion period), and tenor saxophonist Jack Wilkins. "Duets" is a compelling piece, alternating between a somber theme and improvisations by Thomas, guitarist LaRue Nickelson, and alto saxophonist Valerie Gillespie. A two-part ...

Chuck Owen CD discography Recording information: Morrisound Studios, Tampa, FL (11/2011/12/2011).