Released 2000 Label UTJO Once in a Blue Moon(2000) Good Days(2002) | Length 66:32 Producer Jeff Hellmer Release date 2000 | |
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Genres Jazz, Big band, Instrumental Similar Out of the Bluffs, Memphis Jazz Box, Big Band Reflections of Cole P, Primarily Jazz, Have a Nice Day | ||
Once in a Blue Moon is a CD released by the University of Texas Jazz Orchestra in 2000, it was critically acclaimed by All About Jazz; the recording also features alto saxophonist Gary Foster. The UT AIME jazz group also has one track on this recording (ten piece group).
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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. The group also played with James Moody, Manny Albam, Michael Brecker, Bobby Shew, and Jim McNeely in various concerts in this three-year period. Several members of the group have moved into teaching positions at major universities around the country and others are now established jazz artists.
Track listing
All tracks written by various artists listed.
Recording Sessions
Musicians
Production
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
Songs
1The Old Country (Curtis Lewis - arr Paul McKee)7:19
2Once in a Blue Moon (Steven Termini)4:50
3Tom Sails Away (Charles Ives - arr Jack Cooper)8:42