“Wide Range”
The PHIL NORMAN Tentet
Concord Records (CCD-2197-2)People on the West Coast are very fortunate to be able to see, and hear the Phil Norman Tentet, playing to sold out houses, as often as possible. The Tentet, with all it’s “First Call” LA musicians, and Grammy nominated, and winning arrangers, and composers, has the most delightful sound. One that Concord Jazz Records can be proud of. Listen to the sound bytes, and see if you agree. 74:30 minutes of pure pleasure!
“Taste, in my Webster, is defined as aesthetic quality. Unfortunately, from my perspective as a former band manager and club owner, there has been very little of that commodity in music over the past few years. So, when a CD like this one comes along, those with taste should be celebrating in the streets. Those who can also appreciate talented musicians, creative arrangers and glorious songwriters will also rejoice in Tentet’s newest CD, Wide Range. The title just says it all.”
-- Bob Gafaell,
former band manager for Woody Herman,
and former owner of the old Summit Club on Sunset Blvd.
Selections:
- AUTUMN LEAVES
HEAR IT! (1.5 MB MP3)
arr. Bob Florence
soloists:
Carl Saunders (trpt.)
Andy Martin (trom.)
- SECRET ISLAND
arr. Kim Richmond
soloists:
Rusty Higgins (sop. sax)
Larry Koonse (guitar)
Michito Sanchez (perc.)
Dick Weller (drums)
- LUSH LIFE
arr. Kim Richmond
soloists:
Carl Saunders, Ron Stout (trpts.)
Rusty Higgins (alto)
Andy Martin (trom.)
Roger Neumann (bari)
Dick Weller (drums)
- DOXY
arr. Roger Neumann
soloists:
Trey Henry (bass)
Roger Neumann (bari)
Andy Martin (trom.)
Rusty Higgins (alto)
Larry Koonse (guitar)
- JERU
HEAR IT! (1.4 MB MP3)
arr. Jackson Stock
soloists:
Andy Martin (trom.)
Rusty Higgins (alto)
- SEANCE
arr. Anthony Wilson
soloists:
Larry Koonse (guitar)
Andy Martin (trom.)
- LILA
arr. Bob Florence
soloist: Bob Florence
- MESSAGE FROM MORPHIAS
HEAR IT! (1.3 MB MP3)
arr. Jackson Stock
soloists:
Carl Saunders (trpt.)
Rusty Higgins (sop. sax)
- LITTLE NILES
arr. Bob Florence
soloists:
Larry Koonse (guitar)
Ron Stout (flugel)
- CUBAN FIRE
HEAR IT! (1.4 MB MP3)
arr. Kim Richmond soloists:
Andy Martin (trom.)
Roger Neumann (bari)
Rusty Higgins (alto)
Ron Stout, Carl Saunders (trpts.)
Michito Sanchez (perc.)
Dick Weller (drums)
Personnel:
Carl Saunders, Trumpet, & Flugelhorn
Ron Stout, Trumpet, & Flugelhorn
Andy Martin, Trombone
Rusty Higgins, Alto, & Soprano Sax
Phil Norman, Tenor Sax, and Leader
Roger Neumann, Baritone Sax
Bob Florence, Piano
Trey Henry, Bass
Larry Kroonse, Guitar
Dick Weller, Drums
Michito Sanchez, Percussionist
