View Larger
Rate it!
Average: 4.0 (4 ratings)
- Date Released: March 13, 2007
- Genre: Jazz
- Style: Big Band
- Label: MAMA Records / IODA
-
They Say...
Bob Florence has built a reputation as a solid arranger and composer who has amassed quite a discography that extended nearly a half-century by the time this studio recording was made in the spring of 2006. Leading an all-star West Coast-based big band sprinkled with a few guest soloists, the pianist starts things off with his imaginative "Eternal Licks & Grooves," an IAJE-commissioned work saluting Count Basie that utilizes a repeated lick from Basie's "One O'Clock Jump" but not in a traditional swing setting. Claude Debussy's French Impressionist work "Claire de Lune" seems like a brand new composition after Florence applies his master strokes on the charts for his band, transforming it from a quiet ballad to an upbeat cooker. Branislaw Kaper's "Invitation" is a favorite of singers and instrumentalists alike, typically played in a bossa nova setting; Florence's approach is more reserved, gaining steam gradually and providing an excellent solo showcase for tenor saxophonist Jeff Driskill and trumpeter Steve Huffsteter. Finally, "Appearing in Cleveland" serves as a finale, saluting bandleader Stan Kenton and incorporating several of his most famous compositions in aFlorence's imaginative extended suite. Highly recommended! This CD was nominated in 2007 for a Grammy award as Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album.
-
You Say...
Write a ReviewI would like to say...
“ The indie iTunes — Hardcore music fans are migrating to eMusic, the iTunes Music Store's cheaper, cooler cousin.”
Rolling Stone
Find a problem with a track? Please let us know.
07 Total Tracks, 70:19 Total Length
We will send an email to with the tracking ID for this issue.
Before reporting defective tracks, please note that you can re-download all of your tracks without losing credits. Please try to re-download your tracks in case a temporary issue caused your problem. If, after re-downloading your tracks, you are still experiencing issues, report them below.
Note: This form is for reporting defective tracks only.
For all other issues (billing, trouble downloading, etc),
contact Customer Support.
Credits
- Peter Erskine - Drums // Peter Erskine - Drums // Peter Erskine - Drums // Peter Erskine - Drums // Peter Erskine - Soloist // Peter Erskine - Soloist // Peter Erskine - Soloist // Peter Erskine - Soloist // Peter Erskine - Guest Appearance // Peter Erskine - Guest Appearance // Peter Erskine - Guest Appearance // Peter Erskine - Guest Appearance // Bob Florence - Piano // Bob Florence - Piano // Bob Florence - Piano // Bob Florence - Arranger // Bob Florence - Arranger // Bob Florence - Arranger // Bob Florence - Liner Notes // Bob Florence - Liner Notes // Bob Florence - Liner Notes // Bob Florence - Soloist // Bob Florence - Soloist // Bob Florence - Soloist // Kim Richmond - Alto // Kim Richmond - Alto // Kim Richmond - Alto // Kim Richmond - Clarinet // Kim Richmond - Clarinet // Kim Richmond - Clarinet // Kim Richmond - Soprano // Kim Richmond - Soprano // Kim Richmond - Soprano // Kim Richmond - Woodwind // Kim Richmond - Woodwind // Kim Richmond - Woodwind // Kim Richmond - Soloist // Kim Richmond - Soloist // Kim Richmond - Soloist // Scott Whitfield - Trombone // Scott Whitfield - Trombone // Scott Whitfield - Trombone // Scott Whitfield - Soloist // Scott Whitfield - Soloist // Scott Whitfield - Soloist // Scott Whitfield - Guest Appearance // Scott Whitfield - Guest Appearance // Scott Whitfield - Guest Appearance // Bob Carr - Baritone // Bob Carr - Woodwind // Bob Carr - Soloist // Bob Carr - E Flat Clarinet // Jeff Driskill - Clarinet // Jeff Driskill - Sax (Tenor) // Jeff Driskill - Woodwind // Jeff Driskill - Soloist // Trey Henry - Bass // Trey Henry - Soloist // Larry Koonse - Guitar // Larry Koonse - Guitar // Larry Koonse - Guitar // Larry Koonse - Soloist // Larry Koonse - Soloist // Larry Koonse - Soloist // Charles Loper - Trombone // Larry Lunetta - Trumpet // Larry Lunetta - Flugelhorn // Bob McChesney - Trombone // Bob McChesney - Soloist // Tom Peterson - Clarinet // Tom Peterson - Sax (Tenor) // Tom Peterson - Woodwind // Tom Peterson - Soloist // Carl Saunders - Trumpet // Carl Saunders - Trumpet // Carl Saunders - Soloist // Carl Saunders - Soloist // Carl Saunders - Guest Appearance // Carl Saunders - Guest Appearance // Ron Stout - Trumpet // Ron Stout - Flugelhorn // Ron Stout - Soloist // Billy Kerr - Clarinet // Billy Kerr - Sax (Tenor) // Billy Kerr - Woodwind // Lee Thornberg - Trumpet // Lee Thornberg - Flugelhorn // Steve Huffsteter - Trumpet // Steve Huffsteter - Flugelhorn // Steve Huffsteter - Soloist // Ken Poston - Liner Notes // Ken Poston - Author // Alexander Isles - Trombone // Alexander Isles - Soloist // Don Shelton - Alto // Don Shelton - Clarinet // Don Shelton - Soprano // Don Shelton - Woodwind // Don Shelton - Soloist // Pete DeSiena - Trumpet // Pete DeSiena - Flugelhorn // Craig Gosnell - Trombone (Bass)
-
Performers
Peter Erskine played Drums // Carl Saunders played Trumpet // Scott Whitfield played Trombone // Bob Florence played Piano -
Other Details
Choose from over 4 million
music downloadseMusic features legendary and emerging artists in every genre: classic rock to classical,indie to international, soundtracks to spiritual, jazz to country and many more.
MP3 downloads work on any digital media player
With eMusic, you OWN your music without any restrictions. Burn music to a CD, play it on your computer, mobile phone or any digital media player - including iPod®, Zune® and Walkman®.
Songs as low as $0.25
eMusic subscriptions start at just $11.99 a month for 30 downloads - that's less than $0.40 per song! And it gets better from there - our plans go as low as $0.25 per song!
Music Discovery
eMusic is about discovery. We make finding new music fun again with music recommendations from our award-winning team of music experts, member playlists and new music features.
Cancel anytime
With all the great music and site features we're pretty sure you will love eMusic. If not, no problem. You can cancel at any time and keep the music you have downloaded.
© 1992 - 2008 All Media Guide, LLC