Big Band Reflections of Cole Porter
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Big Band Reflections of Cole Porter is the first album by the Jazz Orchestra of the Delta
and features trumpeter Marvin Stamm
and vocalist Sandra Dudley, this was released in June 2003 on the Summit Records
jazz label. The CD has been extensively reviewed across the United States and the U.K. and garnered consistently high praise from critics.
was established in 1998 the group and musical director were afforded an opportunity by Summit Records
to collaborate on a jazz release for the label. Two things were required by Summit: a theme and a guest artist. The theme of Cole Porter
's music fit well due to a recent Cole Porter
tribute with Sandra Dudley the ensemble had performed, native Memphian Marvin Stamm
was picked as the guest artist for the release. There were two failed recording sessions for the release due to severe weather problems and power outages, this delayed the completion of the CD for about 18 months.
held the CD release performance and party at the Gibson Guitar Factory & Showcase, one block South of Beale Street
in downtown Memphis, TN. The evening was sponsored by the Mid-South Jazz Foundation and was highly successful with a sell out performance. Both Sandra Dudley and Marvin Stamm
were in attendance for this performance so to showcase the selections from the recording.
) delivers Big Band Reflections of Cole Porter, an album that is sure to delight fans of ambitious, lush big band music. Supplemented by singer Sandra Dudley and trumpeter Marvin Stamm
, this is a beautifully arranged, executed, and produced album."
David Binder, Jazzreview.com
"...the result is a cohesive ensemble that understands (Cooper's) musical direction so well that they reproduce precisely what (he) has intended...Balance and phrasing, suitable textures, and mellow harmonic ties follow with glamourous effects."
Jim Santella, L.A. Jazz Scene
"...(the arranger) is to be congratulated on the way he orchestrated some of (Porter's) best known songs, maintaining interest, despite the familiarity with the material. So in Love
comes from...probably Porter's best loved show and Ms. Dudley takes it at a super slow tempo that works brilliantly."
Gordon Jack, Jazz Journal International
"...(Cooper's) arrangements of the Porter standards are knockouts. Propulsive and sassy on an initial listen, revealing subtle shadings and intricate nuances upon repeated listening. Very forthright and mainstream. I might have guessed Don Sebesky
as arranger on a blindfold test, for the clean lines and solid constructions that still allow plenty of room for creative soloing."
Dan McClenaghan, All About Jazz
Jazz Orchestra of the Delta
The Jazz Orchestra of The Delta is a 17 piece concert jazz orchestra based primarily out of Memphis, Tennessee. The group was founded in 1998 and had their first CD release in 2003, "Big Band Reflections of Cole Porter" on Summit Records featuring vocalist and jazz trumpeter Marvin Stamm which ...
and features trumpeter Marvin Stamm
Marvin Stamm
Marvin Stamm is an American bebop trumpeter.Stamm began on trumpet at age 12. He first attended college at, then known as, Memphis State University and then attended college at North Texas State University where he was a member of the world renowned One O'Clock Lab Band...
and vocalist Sandra Dudley, this was released in June 2003 on the Summit Records
Summit Records
Summit Records, Inc. is an internationally distributed record label that evolved out of the dynamic large brass ensemble, Summit Brass in the late 1980s...
jazz label. The CD has been extensively reviewed across the United States and the U.K. and garnered consistently high praise from critics.
Music
Background
After the Jazz Orchestra of the DeltaJazz Orchestra of the Delta
The Jazz Orchestra of The Delta is a 17 piece concert jazz orchestra based primarily out of Memphis, Tennessee. The group was founded in 1998 and had their first CD release in 2003, "Big Band Reflections of Cole Porter" on Summit Records featuring vocalist and jazz trumpeter Marvin Stamm which ...
was established in 1998 the group and musical director were afforded an opportunity by Summit Records
Summit Records
Summit Records, Inc. is an internationally distributed record label that evolved out of the dynamic large brass ensemble, Summit Brass in the late 1980s...
to collaborate on a jazz release for the label. Two things were required by Summit: a theme and a guest artist. The theme of Cole Porter
Cole Porter
Cole Albert Porter was an American composer and songwriter. Born to a wealthy family in Indiana, he defied the wishes of his domineering grandfather and took up music as a profession. Classically trained, he was drawn towards musical theatre...
's music fit well due to a recent Cole Porter
Cole Porter
Cole Albert Porter was an American composer and songwriter. Born to a wealthy family in Indiana, he defied the wishes of his domineering grandfather and took up music as a profession. Classically trained, he was drawn towards musical theatre...
tribute with Sandra Dudley the ensemble had performed, native Memphian Marvin Stamm
Marvin Stamm
Marvin Stamm is an American bebop trumpeter.Stamm began on trumpet at age 12. He first attended college at, then known as, Memphis State University and then attended college at North Texas State University where he was a member of the world renowned One O'Clock Lab Band...
was picked as the guest artist for the release. There were two failed recording sessions for the release due to severe weather problems and power outages, this delayed the completion of the CD for about 18 months.
Track listing
- EP distributed in late 2003 by Summit Records featuring 'Night and DayNight and Day- Literature :* Night and Day , a novel by Robert B. Parker* Night and Day , a 1919 novel by Virginia Woolf- Music :* "Night and Day" , written by Cole Porter...
' and 10 other artists/cuts from Summit Records for the year.
Recording Sessions
- November 13, 2000
- December 11, 2000
- February 8, 2001
- June 25, 2001
- January, 2002
- recorded at Sam Phillips RecordingPhillips RecordingPhillips Recording is the short name widely used to refer to the Sam C. Phillips Recording Studio opened at 639 Madison Avenue in Memphis, Tennessee by Sam Phillips in 1960...
Services and U of M CFA 137 Studio
Musicians
- Conductor: Jack CooperThe Chamber Wind Music of Jack CooperThe Chamber Wind Music of Jack Cooper is the first classical/new music studio recording featuring numerous performing artists recording chamber wind music of the composer on the Centaur Records label.- Music :- Background :...
- Trumpet: Marvin StammMarvin StammMarvin Stamm is an American bebop trumpeter.Stamm began on trumpet at age 12. He first attended college at, then known as, Memphis State University and then attended college at North Texas State University where he was a member of the world renowned One O'Clock Lab Band...
- Vocals: Sandra Dudley
- Saxes and woodwinds: John Lux, Mike Krepper, Tom Link, Andre Matlin, Jeff Huddleston, Michael Scott
- Trumpets and flugelhorns: David Spencer (lead), Reid McCoy, Ward Yager, Tom Clary
- Trombones: Greg Luscomb, Milton Aldana, Lance GreenLance GreenLance Green is an English-born Trombonist living and working in Scotland.- Educational Input :As well as teaching the trombone at university level Lance contributes to the education of younger trombonists by attending the annual "side-by-side" event arranged between the Royal Scottish National...
, Ken Spain, Jake Brumbaugh, Bill Flores (Bass Trb) - Guitar: Kerry Movassagh
- Piano: Alvie Givhan, Gene Rush
- Bass: Tim Goodwin, Sam Shoup
- Drums: Bo Harris, James Sexton
- Latin percussion: Ed Murray
Production
- Recording engineer and digital transfers: Jeff Cline
- Recording engineer, (Phillips RecordingPhillips RecordingPhillips Recording is the short name widely used to refer to the Sam C. Phillips Recording Studio opened at 639 Madison Avenue in Memphis, Tennessee by Sam Phillips in 1960...
): Roland Janes - Mixing engineer(s): Danny Jones and Jack CooperThe Chamber Wind Music of Jack CooperThe Chamber Wind Music of Jack Cooper is the first classical/new music studio recording featuring numerous performing artists recording chamber wind music of the composer on the Centaur Records label.- Music :- Background :...
, at Aztec Studios, Bartlett, TN. - Mastering: David Shirk, Sonorous Mastering
- Liner notes: Bob CurnowBob CurnowBob Curnow is an American musician who served as a trombonist, staff arranger and producer for the Stan Kenton Orchestra during the 1960's and 1970's. As a composer and arranger he has become well known for large ensemble jazz music set to contemporary fusion and rock music of groups such as...
Promotion
On Tuesday evening, July 15, 2003 the Jazz Orchestra of the DeltaJazz Orchestra of the Delta
The Jazz Orchestra of The Delta is a 17 piece concert jazz orchestra based primarily out of Memphis, Tennessee. The group was founded in 1998 and had their first CD release in 2003, "Big Band Reflections of Cole Porter" on Summit Records featuring vocalist and jazz trumpeter Marvin Stamm which ...
held the CD release performance and party at the Gibson Guitar Factory & Showcase, one block South of Beale Street
Beale Street
Beale Street is a street in Downtown Memphis, Tennessee, which runs from the Mississippi River to East Street, a distance of approximately . It is a significant location in the city's history, as well as in the history of the blues. Today, the blues clubs and restaurants that line Beale Street are...
in downtown Memphis, TN. The evening was sponsored by the Mid-South Jazz Foundation and was highly successful with a sell out performance. Both Sandra Dudley and Marvin Stamm
Marvin Stamm
Marvin Stamm is an American bebop trumpeter.Stamm began on trumpet at age 12. He first attended college at, then known as, Memphis State University and then attended college at North Texas State University where he was a member of the world renowned One O'Clock Lab Band...
were in attendance for this performance so to showcase the selections from the recording.
Reception
"...(The Jazz Orchestra of the DeltaJazz Orchestra of the Delta
The Jazz Orchestra of The Delta is a 17 piece concert jazz orchestra based primarily out of Memphis, Tennessee. The group was founded in 1998 and had their first CD release in 2003, "Big Band Reflections of Cole Porter" on Summit Records featuring vocalist and jazz trumpeter Marvin Stamm which ...
) delivers Big Band Reflections of Cole Porter, an album that is sure to delight fans of ambitious, lush big band music. Supplemented by singer Sandra Dudley and trumpeter Marvin Stamm
Marvin Stamm
Marvin Stamm is an American bebop trumpeter.Stamm began on trumpet at age 12. He first attended college at, then known as, Memphis State University and then attended college at North Texas State University where he was a member of the world renowned One O'Clock Lab Band...
, this is a beautifully arranged, executed, and produced album."
David Binder, Jazzreview.com
"...the result is a cohesive ensemble that understands (Cooper's) musical direction so well that they reproduce precisely what (he) has intended...Balance and phrasing, suitable textures, and mellow harmonic ties follow with glamourous effects."
Jim Santella, L.A. Jazz Scene
"...(the arranger) is to be congratulated on the way he orchestrated some of (Porter's) best known songs, maintaining interest, despite the familiarity with the material. So in Love
So in Love
"So in Love" is a popular song, written by Cole Porter, from his musical Kiss Me, Kate, based on Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew. It was sung in the show by Patricia Morison, reprised by Alfred Drake and further popularized by Patti Page in 1949.The Page recording was issued by Mercury Records...
comes from...probably Porter's best loved show and Ms. Dudley takes it at a super slow tempo that works brilliantly."
Gordon Jack, Jazz Journal International
"...(Cooper's) arrangements of the Porter standards are knockouts. Propulsive and sassy on an initial listen, revealing subtle shadings and intricate nuances upon repeated listening. Very forthright and mainstream. I might have guessed Don Sebesky
Don Sebesky
Don Sebesky is an American jazz trombonist and arranger.-Biography:Sebesky trained in trombone at the Manhattan School of Music; in his early career, he played with Kai Winding, Claude Thornhill, Tommy Dorsey, Warren Covington, Maynard Ferguson and Stan Kenton...
as arranger on a blindfold test, for the clean lines and solid constructions that still allow plenty of room for creative soloing."
Dan McClenaghan, All About Jazz