2011-04-24
The UCF Jazz Ensemble is composed mainly of freshmen and sophomores in the jazz studies program at University of Central Florida. This is big band jazz with absorbing arrangements of classics such as Billy Strayhorn’s “Lush Life”. Interesting choices in covers include James Brown’s “It’s a Man’s World” and the 70’s hit “Me and Mrs. Jones”, each arrangement is complete with vocals and leans toward R&B. Both “Bad Moon” and the title track are the album highlights. These two original songs are upbeat and engaging. Rebecca RuthCURT RAMM, DAN MORETTI, BILL CUNLIFFE
Foundations
CLIFTON ANDERSON
AND SO WE CARRY ON
ROGER DAVIDSON TRIO
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MAUREEN CHOI QUARTET
Maureen Choi Quartet
Dr. John
N'Awlinz: Dis Dat or D'Udda
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