The Boulevard Big Band “LIVE” at Harlings Upstairs
Featuring Pete Christlieb
Boulevard Records (BRR-7002)Michael McGraw’s Kansas City Boulevard Big Band has been generating exciting sounds since 1989. The band has played at jazz festivals and smoke filled clubs, generating a tremendous word of mouth following. They have recorded three CD ’s, earning popular and critical acclaim.
For their fourth CD offering, The Boulevard Big Band offers listeners a glimpse into the exhilarating world of contemporary big band music as it happens, live and in the moment.
Check out the sound bytes.
Selections:
- Peeve
HEAR IT! (1.0 MB MP3)- Cheek To Cheek
- My One and Only Love
- Black Nile
HEAR IT! (1.0 MB MP3)- The Meaning of the Blues
HEAR IT! (1.3 MB MP3)- If I only Had A Brain
HEAR IT! (1.2 MB MP3)- Alone
HEAR IT! (1.2 MB MP3)- The Search For Peace
- SIt’s Not About You
Personnel:
Michael McGraw Trumpet & Leader
Woodwinds:
Mel Melia (Lead)
Phil Brenner
Pete Christlieb
Aaron Simcox
James IssacTrumpets:
Danny O’Brien 1,2,5,7,8, &9 (Lead)
Jay Sollenberger 2,3,4,6,7, &9 (Lead on 3)
Dave Aaberg 2,4,6,7, &9 (Lead on 6)
Fred Mullholland 1,3,4,7.8
Steve Molly 1,3,5,6,8, &9
Al Pearson 3,5,6,7, &9Trombones:
Steve Dekker (Lead)
Paul McKee
Greg Finch
Matt Kern (Bass)
Paul Roberts 3, & 8 (replaces Kern on 8)Rhythm Section:
Roger Wilder (Piano)
Tim Brewer (Bass)
Todd Strait (Drums)
Rob Whitsitt (Guitar)
