Once in a Blue Moon is an album by the University of Texas Jazz Orchestra that was released in 2000. It features Gary Foster on saxophone.
Video Once in a Blue Moon (University of Texas Jazz Orchestra album)
Background
This group that comprising the University of Texas Jazz Orchestra (during this time) is noted as one of the top collegiate jazz orchestras in the country having been invited to play at the 1997 International Association for Jazz Education Convention in Chicago. The group also played with James Moody, Manny Albam, Michael Brecker, Bobby Shew, and Jim McNeely in various concerts in this three-year period. Several members of the group have moved into teaching positions at major universities around the country and others are now established jazz artists.
Maps Once in a Blue Moon (University of Texas Jazz Orchestra album)
Track listing
All tracks written by various artists listed.
Recording sessions
- Recorded 1996 and 1999 live and in studio, The University of Texas, Austin, Texas
Personnel
Musicians
- Conductor: Jeff Hellmer
- Alto saxophone (guest soloist): Gary Foster on Ev'rything I Love
- Saxes and woodwinds: Mace Hibbard, William Ferguson, Paul White, Dave Renter, David Box, Paul Haar, Colin Mason
- Trumpets and flugelhorns: Chip Crotts, Andy Cheetham, Warren Ealy, Rick White
- Trombones: Jerome Smith, Claudio Gariazzo, Thomas Lee, Wayne Myers, Bill Mann, Mike Hoffer
- Guitar: John Kregor
- Piano: Steve Snyder, Steven Termini
- Bass: Henry Lugo
- Drums: David Glover, Eric Middleton
- Percussion: Lisa Nicol
Production
- Recording/Mixing/Mastering engineer: Andy Murphy
- Liner notes: Jeff Hellmer
- Album design: Jodi Jenkins
Reception
"...Ensemble work is bright and secure, soloists spry and resourceful, choice of material -- much of it composed and / or arranged by UT students or alumni -- uncommon but for the most part admirable..."
Jack Bowers, All About Jazz
References
External links
- The University of Texas Jazz Orchestra
Source of article : Wikipedia
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