Once in a Blue Moon (University of Texas Jazz Orchestra album)
| Once in a Blue Moon | ||||
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| Studio album by the University of Texas Jazz Orchestra | ||||
| Released | 2000 | |||
| Recorded |
The University of Texas, Bates Recital Hall Austin, Texas | |||
| Genre | Jazz, Big band, instrumental | |||
| Length | 66:32 | |||
| Label | UTJO | |||
| Producer | Jeff Hellmer | |||
| the University of Texas Jazz Orchestra chronology | ||||
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cat. #005 | ||||
| Music sample | ||||
| "Tom Sails Away"  | ||||
Once in a Blue Moon[1] is a CD released by the University of Texas Jazz Orchestra in 2000, it was critically acclaimed by All About Jazz;[2] the recording also features alto saxophonist Gary Foster. The UT AIME jazz group also has one track on this recording (ten piece group).
Background
This group that comprising the University of Texas Jazz Orchestra (during this time) is noted as one of the top collegiate jazz orchestras in the country having been invited to play at the 1997 International Association for Jazz Education Convention in Chicago.[3] The group also played with James Moody, Manny Albam, Michael Brecker, Bobby Shew, and Jim McNeely in various concerts in this three-year period.[4] Several members of the group have moved into teaching positions at major universities[5] around the country and others are now established jazz artists.[6]
Track listing
All tracks written by various artists listed.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The Old Country (Curtis Lewis, arr. Paul McKee)" | 7:19 |
| 2. | "Once in a Blue Moon (Steven Termini)" | 4:50 |
| 3. | "Tom Sails Away (Charles Ives, arr. Jack Cooper)" | 8:42 |
| 4. | "Tubs of Slaw[7] (Greg Kehl Moore)" | 8:28 |
| 5. | "The End of a Love Affair (E.C. Redding, arr. Lennie Niehaus)" | 4:47 |
| 6. | "Music for a Rolling Doughnut (John Kregor)-UT AIME Group" | 9:59 |
| 7. | "Tofu Scrambler (Paul White)" | 10:16 |
| 8. | "Ev'rything I Love[8] (Cole Porter. Jack Cooper)" | 5:28 |
| 9. | "Hora Decubitus (Charles Mingus, arr. Jeff Hellmer)" | 6:26 |
| Total length: | 66:32 | |
Recording Sessions
- recorded 1996 and 1999 live and in studio, The University of Texas, Austin, Texas
Personnel
Musicians
- Conductor: Jeff Hellmer
- Alto saxophone (guest soloist): Gary Foster on Ev'rything I Love
- Saxes and woodwinds: Mace Hibbard, William Ferguson, Paul White, Dave Renter, David Box, Paul Haar, Colin Mason
- Trumpets and flugelhorns: Chip Crotts, Andy Cheetham, Warren Ealy, Rick White
- Trombones: Jerome Smith, Claudio Gariazzo, Thomas Lee, Wayne Myers, Bill Mann, Mike Hoffer
- Guitar: John Kregor
- Piano: Steve Snyder, Steven Termini
- Bass: Henry Lugo
- Drums: David Glover, Eric Middleton
- Percussion: Lisa Nicol
Production
- Recording/Mixing/Mastering engineer: Andy Murphy
- Liner notes: Jeff Hellmer
- Album design: Jodi Jenkins
Reception
"...Ensemble work is bright and secure, soloists spry and resourceful, choice of material — much of it composed and / or arranged by UT students or alumni — uncommon but for the most part admirable..."
Jack Bowers, All About Jazz[2]
| Professional ratings | |
|---|---|
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| All About Jazz[2] | Very good |
References
- ↑ All Music Guide, Once In A Blue Moon
- 1 2 3 All About Jazz, Review by JACK BOWERS, August 1, 2001
- ↑ Jazz Educators Journal, January 1997, Vol. XXIX, No.4, 24th Annual Conference Program, Jan. 11, 1:00 P.M. University of Texas Jazz Orchestra performance with John Fedchock in Grand Ballroom, Hyatt Regency Hotel Chicago, pp. 85
- ↑ liner notes, Jeff Hellmer, Once in a Blue Moon CD booklet
- ↑ Paul Harr - The University of Nebraska, Steve Snyder - Morehead State University, Colin Mason - Temple College, Jack Cooper - The University of Memphis, Andy Cheetham - Eastern Illinois University
- ↑ Paul White, Steven Termini, Mace Hibbard
- ↑ Tubs of Slaw at Increase Muic Publishers
- ↑ Ev'rything I Love was commissioned by Gary Foster in 1994