GG-CJB by The George Gruntz Concert Jazz Band , released on MPS in 1979.

One of Europe’s most venerated band leaders, Swiss pianist-composer George Gruntz fronted small and large groups stacked with international jazz greats. This live GGCGB date is a dazzling example. All are internationally renowned jazz masters, many, such as long-time Mingus trombonist Jimmy Knepper, were innovators on their instruments; some, such as Americans drummer Elvin Jones, guitarist John Scofield, and trumpeter Woody Shaw are jazz legends. The compositions highlight Gruntz’s arranging skills and allow for a lot of open blowing. Destiny opens up with a propulsive Elvin Jones drum solo, followed by Scofield’s compelling play and Swiss musician Franco Ambrozetti’s luscious, warm flugelhorn..

https://www.mps-music.com/releases/concert-jazz-band/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VW4d6k88hI&list=RD8VW4d6k88hI&start_radio=1

#GeorgeGruntz #JohnScofield #ElvinJones #PalleMikkelborg #BigBandJazz #Jazz #Music #SwissJazz #AlanSkidmore #mps

Jim McNeely gestorben – hr-Bigband trauert um ihren Ehrendirigenten

https://jazzpages.de/jim-mcneely-ist-verstorben-2509271/

The Modern Jazz Orchestra by The Modern Jazz Orchestra, released in 1960 on Criteria

An incredible record from a very unlikely source – the Miami scene of the early 60s, home to some vastly under-recognized players! The genius here is arranger Don Vincent – who put together this beautiful batch of larger group tunes with a flair that easily rivals the best LA work of the late 50s, and which has the depth, hues, and breakout solo moments of the best work of west coast talents like Johnny Mandel or Leith Stevens, especially on their soundtrack albums. In fact, there's a richly soundtrack-like quality here – one that uses the slightly longer tracks as a showcase for particularly expressive moments by the soloists – who include pianist Kenny Drew, making an unusual appearance here, as well as some lesser-known but equally great talents... - Dusty Groove

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfP8zxiDUtc&list=RDTfP8zxiDUtc&start_radio=1

#TheModernJazzOrchestra #JoeGallivan
#KennyDrew #jazz #bigbandjazz #modernjazz

#BIGBANDTHEORY 🎧💥

Notre série "Big Band Theory" touche à sa fin...
Ne manquez pas le dernier épisode demain !

Jean-Marie Machado

#jazz #musiquesimprovisées #festivals #theatre #scene #diffusion #musique #concerts #bigbandjazz #GrandsFormats

#BIGBANDTHEORY 🎧💥

Notre série "Big Band Theory" touche à sa fin...
Ne manquez pas le dernier épisode demain !

Ségolène Alex (Jazzèbre / AJC Jazz / Occijazz, réseau Jazz en Occitanie)

#jazz #musiquesimprovisées #festivals #theatre #scene #diffusion #musique #concerts #bigbandjazz #GrandsFormats

St James’ Infirmary Blues – Ted Heath Orchestra

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T08T5kwZ0G0

Not to be confused with the former UK Prime Minister, Ted Heath was the leader of a famous big band that was especially popular in the UK during the 1950s. His orchestra also served as a kind of “day job” for up-and-coming British jazz musicians, allowing them to earn enough cash through radio work and recording sessions to subsidize their jazz ventures. Among the excellent musicians that played with Ted Heath’s band were Ronnie Scott and Don Rendell (tenor sax), pianist Stan Tracey and trumpeter Kenny Baker, all of whom were what you might call modernists. I thought I’d share this recording of St James Infirmary – a tune that the legendary trombonist Jack Teagarden famously referred to as “the oldest blues I ever heard” – not only for the fine arrangement, but because of the excellent trombone solo on it. There is no personnel listing but I’d bet my bottom dollar that the featured trombonist is Keith Christie, who played with Humphrey Lyttelton’s band for many years before leaving to join the Heath band in 1957; this track was recorded in 1959.

#BigBandJazz #KeithChristie #StJamesInfirmary #StJamesInfirmaryBlues #TedHeath

Something Else By Johnny Richards released on Bethelem Records in 1956.

Marc Myers wrote for Jazz Wax:

"...the album features Richards compositions and arrangements and a band that will make West Coast jazz fans gasp.

Waltz Anyone featured Pete Candoli, Buddy Childers and Maynard Ferguson (tp); Stu Williamson (tp,v-tb); Tommy Pederson, Frank Rosolino and Milt Bernhart (tb); John Cave (fhr); Albert Pollan (tu); Charlie Mariano (as); Richie Kamuca (ts); Ronnie Lang (bar,pic); Bill Holman (bassax); Marty Paich (p); Buddy Clark (b); Stan Levey (d); Lou Singer (perc) and Johnny Richards (arr,cond)...

..The arrangements are fresh and spectacular, and the solos are sterling."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6Lg3jRaOzo&list=PLEbR7gIJfzeNamIFDyYhYYv95I5d7YBif&index=1

#johnnyrichards #bigbandjazz #swing #westcoastjazz #charliemariano #martypaich #frankrosolino #maynardferguson #1956 #50smusic

Adventures in Blues is an album by the Stan Kenton Orchestra featuring compositions by Gene Roland recorded in late 1961 and released by Capitol Records in 1963.

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow noted "This is one of the finer recordings by the Mellophonium Band, arguably Stan Kenton's last great orchestra. With the use of 20 horns, Roland was able to get a surprising amount of variety out of the material, making this a Kenton recording well worth investigating". On All About Jazz William Grim wrote "This may be the most swinging of all of Kenton's albums because the arrangements were done by Gene Roland, the most consistently swinging of all of the great arrangers who honed their talents writing for the Kenton juggernaut. ...Adventures in Blues is a great album and gives conclusive proof that when the music called for it, the Stan Kenton Orchestra could swing with the best of them". - Wikipedia

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-Uf3fea1YE&list=PLBIiojdRsFPDYP098a73D1jkUEi8BJUk5&index=1

#stankenton #bigbandjazz #swing #blues #generoland

Count Basie Story is a double album by pianist, composer and bandleader Count Basie featuring tracks originally performed by his orchestra in the 1930s and 1940s rerecorded in 1960 as a celebration of its 25th anniversary and first released on the Roulette label.

AllMusic awarded the album 3½ stars and its review by Scott Yanow states, "These sides were hotly contested when originally issued because of the contrast in accents between the 1937 band and the later one. The sound is so different that it cannot be compared to the pure and bluesy dance band swing of the originals; it is amped up and brassy, with charts (written by Royal or Neal Hefti) that stress tempo and sophisticated ensemble playing rather than riff-based solos, busyness, and dynamics. For any serious Basie fan, these sides are essential" - Wikipedia

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJpqA52tz3U&list=PLK3Y4zrQVzgJaeDx6J55hrAsR6umkJXAN&index=1

#countbasie #bigbandjazz #swing #nealhefti #rouletterecords