Reno Jazz Orchestra - Bach To Blues (2002)

You probably have not heard of them, but this is one heck of live set from The Reno Jazz Orchestra. This Big Band swings from start to finish and the sound recording is absolutely superb. Give them a try, I guarantee you will be pleasantly surprised. I highly recommend it.

Personnel:

Saxes

Dallas Smith- Alto Sax
Paul Roth - Alto Sax
Chris Carter-Tenor Sax
Roger Hogan - Tenor Sax
Jim Garaventa - Bari Sax

Trumpets

Mark Curry
Terry Burns
John Beckman
Dent Hand

Trombones

Dean Carter
Joe Cadena
Rich Lewis
Chuck Reider

Rythym Section

Andrew Heglund - Drums
Hans Halt - Bass
Joey Berger - Guitar
Bill Hecht - Piano and Keyboards

TRACK LIST:

1.Count Bubba's Digital Shuffle,
2.You Don't Know What Love Is,
3.The Nearness of You,
4.Carmelo's by the Freeway,
5.Duke Ellington's Sound of Love,
6.A Little Minor Booze,
7.Rhythm & Blues,
8.Bach: 2 Part Invention (in D Minor),
9.Yesterday's,
10.Manha De Carnival (Black Orpheus),
11.Mercy, Mercy, Mercy.