Coast to Coast (McDonald's Jazz Band LP)
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Coast to Coast is a 1984 album (LP Vinyl) released by McDonald's All-American High School Jazz Band under the direction of Bob Curnow
. The group was formed in 1981 as a part of the McDonald's All-American High School Band program that had started back in the late 1960s to feature talented, up and coming high school musicians.
All-American High School Band, the jazz band was formed (from within the larger group) to more specifically feature up and coming high school jazz musicians from all over the United States
. The Coast to Coast LP was part of the overall program Bob Curnow
and the McDonald's Corporation helped to achieve in 1983/84 with these high school student musicians. The LP stands out with the fact the group recorded with no overdubs at all and the solos going live to a 24 track board; this was all done in a 5 hour time span. The level of student and performance is outstanding. During the time in Las Vegas recording the LP the group also did a special appearance on the nationally televised Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon. This was part of the yearly national appearances the ensemble would do on tour. Several of the student musicians on the LP have become very prominent names on the music scene in the United States to include Greg Gisbert
and Harry Allen
.
Bob Curnow
Bob 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...
. The group was formed in 1981 as a part of the McDonald's All-American High School Band program that had started back in the late 1960s to feature talented, up and coming high school musicians.
Background
As part of the 1983-84 McDonald'sMcDonald's
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All-American High School Band, the jazz band was formed (from within the larger group) to more specifically feature up and coming high school jazz musicians from all over the United States
United States
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. The Coast to Coast LP was part of the overall program Bob Curnow
Bob Curnow
Bob 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...
and the McDonald's Corporation helped to achieve in 1983/84 with these high school student musicians. The LP stands out with the fact the group recorded with no overdubs at all and the solos going live to a 24 track board; this was all done in a 5 hour time span. The level of student and performance is outstanding. During the time in Las Vegas recording the LP the group also did a special appearance on the nationally televised Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon. This was part of the yearly national appearances the ensemble would do on tour. Several of the student musicians on the LP have become very prominent names on the music scene in the United States to include Greg Gisbert
Greg Gisbert
Gregory Lyle Gisbert is an American jazz trumpeter and flugelhornist.- Early years and school :Gisbert played drums with his father as a child. He moved with his family to Denver in 1971...
and Harry Allen
Harry Allen (musician)
Harry Allen is an American jazz tenor saxophonist born in Washington, D.C.. Early on he was recognized in high school as an exceptional talent being able to uncannily play tunes such as Body and Soul in the style of legendary tenor players Coleman Hawkins, Ben Webster, Flip Phillips, or Sam Donahue...
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Track listing
Musicians
- Conductor: Robert 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...
- Saxophones: Terry Goss, Scott AckermanWe're Back! (CSULA album)We're Back! is a 1986 album released by the California State University, Los Angeles Jazz Ensemble, it was the springboard for the Bob Curnow's arrangement of the Pat Metheny's work The First Circle. The group proved to be one of the finest college jazz orchestras of that era with having placed...
, Harry AllenHarry Allen (musician)Harry Allen is an American jazz tenor saxophonist born in Washington, D.C.. Early on he was recognized in high school as an exceptional talent being able to uncannily play tunes such as Body and Soul in the style of legendary tenor players Coleman Hawkins, Ben Webster, Flip Phillips, or Sam Donahue...
, Chris Conelius, Pete Giancola - Trumpets and flugelhorns: Barry ParrWe're Back! (CSULA album)We're Back! is a 1986 album released by the California State University, Los Angeles Jazz Ensemble, it was the springboard for the Bob Curnow's arrangement of the Pat Metheny's work The First Circle. The group proved to be one of the finest college jazz orchestras of that era with having placed...
, John Bailey, Greg GisbertGreg GisbertGregory Lyle Gisbert is an American jazz trumpeter and flugelhornist.- Early years and school :Gisbert played drums with his father as a child. He moved with his family to Denver in 1971...
, Mike Burnette, Doug James - Trombones: John DiLutis, Tom Riccobono, Jeff Knutson, Jeff Lindholm, Mark Rusch
- Guitar: Hamp Brockman
- Piano: Karen Mietz
- Bass: Jeff Parker
- Drums/Percussion: Joe Mansir
- Drums/Percussion: Andy Wright
Production
- Recording engineer: Lou Carlo, Jr.
- Mixing engineer: Tom Miller, Universal Studios, ChicagoUniversal AudioUniversal Audio is the fifth and final studio album by Scottish indie rock band The Delgados, released September 20, 2004. The album is considered to showcase a more 'stripped down' sound than its predecessor Hate, featuring less orchestral themes....
- Mastering: K-Disc, Hollywood, CA
- Cover art: Stephanie Trusz
- Photography: Richard Shay, Tom Kravitz
- Liner Notes: Leonard FeatherLeonard FeatherLeonard Geoffrey Feather was a British-born jazz pianist, composer, and producer who was best known for his music journalism and other writing.-Biography:...