Mike Vax & MVJO CD "Alternate Route"

     
    About the CD
    Acknowledgements
    Reviews
    Personnel
    Producer's Notes
    Notes: Pete Rugolo
    Notes: Lenny Niehaus
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    Musicians, Vocalists and other Contributors

    Trumpets

      Mike Vax - Lead Trumpet, Flugelhorn & Director
      Marvin McFadden - Split Lead Trumpet, Flugelhorn
      Steve Campos - Trumpet, Flugelhorn
      Rolf Johnson - Trumpet, Flugelhorn
      Tim Acosta - Trumpet, Flugelhorn

    Reeds

      Rory Snyder - Lead Alto Sax, Flute
      Larry de la Cruz - Alto Sax, Flute
      Alex Murzyn - Tenor Sax, Flute, Clarinet
      James Carraway - Tenor Sax
      Howard Cespedes - Bari Sax, Bass Clarinet

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    Trombones

      Dean Hubbard - Lead Trombone
      Troy Ostwald - Split Lead Trombone
      Peggy Vax - Trombone
      Mara Fox - Bass Trombone
      Neil Van Valkenburgh - Bass Trombone

    Rhythm Section

      Si Perkoff - Piano
      Randy Vincent - Guitar
      Mario Suraci - Bass
      Dave Rokeach - Drums

    Special Guest Artists

      Pete Escovedo - Latin Percussion
      Cami Thompson - Vocals

    Producers

      Norm Tompach and Mike Vax

    Executive Producer

      Brad Hansen

    Recording Dates

      February 20, 22, 23, 1999

    Location

      Bay View Studios, Richmond, CA

    Recording Supervision

      Tom and Steve Johnson, Johnson Digital Audio

    Mixing and Mastering

      Phil Edwards, Phil Edwards Recording

    Mixing Dates

      June 1-3, 1999

    Cover Design

      Mike Vax and Norm Tompach

    Photography

      Dr. Robert Miller

    Setup and Property Manager

      Tom Fort

    This CD is made possible thanks to a generous gift in honor of the Minarik Family.