We just had two rehearsals for the recording and I am long overdue for a good nights sleep but I wanted to mention how thrilled I am with the band. They continue to blow me away and I am honored to have them play my music! This has truly been an amazing experience and I am really looking forward to going into the studio this weekend!
MSM Performance On YouTube!
I am very excited to announce that clips from our performance at Manhattan School of Music on March 28th 2010 are now available on YouTube! I am so greatfull to all the musicians who donated their time to be a part of this special evening. The recording sounds incredible. Also a big thank you to the recording department at MSM who did a fantastic job mixing. Click here to watch YouTube clips of the performance!
A quick side note:
Tonight at 8PM, JAZZ.FM91 will be airing an hour-long feature documentary, Rob McConnell: The Boss of the Boss Brass from JAZZ.FM91’s Canadian Jazz Documentary Series.
At 9PM, there will be an encore presentation of the Rob McConnell and The Boss Brass – One More Time, recorded at The Old Mill Inn in December 2008.
Tune in or listen online at www.jazz.fm
Thank You Rob
Earlier today I learned of Rob McConnell’s passing. Rob is and will always be one of my heroes. His music is what turned me on to writing for big band. I remember going to hear his Tentet with my family when I was in high school and thinking – that is what I want to do. Rob’s music is amongst the finest ever written for big band. More importantly it always brings a smile to my face. What more can you ask for? Rob is a Canadian treasure and will continue to live on through his music.
Rob, Thanks for the inspiration.
Late April Update
It has been quite some time since my last post as I am scrambling to complete my masters. Things are beginning to die down so I thought I would give a brief update regarding recent events. We had an incredible show a couple of weeks ago at the Garage and are now gearing up for the recording which will take place in the last week of May.
There will be many updates to our website over the next couple of weeks. Video clips from our last two performances will be posted soon. Also as it gets closer to the recording I will be posting clips of the ensemble in rehearsal with Jim McNeely and John Riley! We are very honored and excited to have them be a part of our CD Project.
Most importantly I am pleased to announce the line up for our recording:
WOODWINDS
Andrew Gould
Alex LoRe
Anna Webber
Mike Ruby
Sam Dillon
TRUMPETS
Dan Urness
Matt Holman
Mat Jodrell
Philip Dizack
TROMBONES
Sara Jacovino
Eric Miller
TBA
Max Seigel
VOICE
Jihye Kim
GUITAR
Nils Weinhold
PIANO
Sam Harris
BASS
TBA
DRUMS
John Riley
PERCUSSION
Eddy Hackett
PRODUCER
Jim McNeely
These are the most talented and creative musicians I have ever worked with and I am proud to have them play my music.