Things To Come by The Dizzy Gillespie Alumni All-Star Big Band

03 Feb

Written by Lee Prosser
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THINGS TO COME is a great tribute to everything creative & innovative that was the man, Dizzy Gillespie. This CD collection of 11 songs is big band at its finest. Among the selections are "Stablemates," "Things To Come," "'Round Midnight," "Whisper Not," "A Night in Tunisia," "Love Come Back To Me," among others. A fine collection, flawless in approach and production values, and outstanding as a big band entry.

"Emanon" features the gifted jazz pianist Renee Rosnes accompanied by Jay Ashby on Trombone, Jon Faddis on trumpet, and James Moody on tenor saxophone. Renee Rosnes has style and feel, and her solo work is excellent. "I Remember Clifford" features the solo work of Terell Stafford on trumpet, and this is a memorable song, filled with fine sound and emotion. "Whisper Not" features the solo work of master trumpeter John Faddis, accompanied by pianist Renee Rosens, Antonio Hart on alto saxophone, and Jimmy Heath on tenor saxophone. Each selection is a gem of jazz expression.

If you are looking for something incredibly good, outstanding, and entertainment at its best, get a copy of this big band CD, THINGS TO COME, and enjoy some wonderfully articulate big band music at its best. The Dizzy Gillespie Alumni All-Star Big Band is at its best in this collection, and jazz entertainment on a grand scale! Check out the intricate guitar solo of Marty Ashby on "'Round Midnight." THINGS TO COME is jazz big band sound in top form!

For more information: www.mcgjazz.org

Additional Info

Artist / Group Name: The Dizzy Gillespie Alumni All-Star Big Band
CD Title: Things To Come
Genre: Big Band / Swing
Year Released: 2002
Record Label: Telarc / MCG
Musicians: Trumpeter Jon Faddis leads the big band which features various guest artists who performed with the late Dizzy Gillespie.
Label Website: http://www.telarc.com
Rating: Five Stars