“Common Men”
The Brian Paster Big Band
BPO MusicThe Brian Paster Big Band was originally formed to give some of the finest musicians in the Philadelphia area an opportunity to play the music they really wanted to play, and to feature musical compositions, and arrangements by local as well as contemporary big band literature.
The band quickly became a favorite with jazz fans in the tri-state area, with musical stints all over the area. The band has continued to enjoy themselves, and “wow” fans by continuing to play the music that they want to play.
Listen to this excellent band, and you’ll become a fan also.
Selections:
- It’s All Right With Me
HEAR IT! (1.0 MB MP3)- T.S.C. Blues or A Night At The Rat
- Fanfare For The Common Man
- You Don’t Know What Love Is
HEAR IT! (1.1 MB MP3)- Little Henry
- L.A. Express
- Ballad For Ben
- Midnight Buffet
- Son Of Feelings
HEAR IT! (1.2 MB MP3)- A Foggy Day (In London Town)
HEAR IT! (1.2 MB MP3)- Isle Of The Pale Eye
- My Hard Luck Story
- Seven Mile Bridge
HEAR IT! (1.2 MB MP3)- Make Someone Happy
Personnel:
Woodwinds:
Kaj Hansen - Lead Alto, Flute
Bob Apgar - Alto, Flute
Andrew Neu - Lead Tenor, Flute
Ed Etkins - Tenor. Flute, Alto Flute
Alan Kirschner - Bari Sax, Bass Clarinet, FluteTrumpets:
Rick Gazda - Lead Except where Noted
Tony Bonsera = Lead on Tracks 1, 3, 10, 14
Chuck Gottesman
Kevin Rodgers
Peter NeuTrombones:
Brian Paster - Lead
Jay Shanman - Lead On Tracks 7, 14
Paul Morris
Mike Purdy - Bass Trombone
Glenn Dodson - Lead On Track 3Rhythm:
Dave Kenney - Piano
Rob Cochran - Bass
Tony Vigilante - Drums
Greg Kettinger - Guitar
