The H2 Big Band - It Could Happen (2015)

The H2 Big Band's latest recording is an exciting collection of originals and old and new standards, arranged by Dave Hanson and performed by an all-star Los Angeles studio band. Fronted by the Denver-based trumpeter Al Hood and pianist Dave Hanson, their featured guest on several numbers is the dynamic vocalist René Marie, along with her compositions, 'I Like You,' 'Autobiography,' and 'Black Lace Freudian Slip. ' This follow-up to the highly acclaimed 'You're It!' is another engaging musical encounter not to be missed!

Tracklist:

1. Hocus Pocus (6:58)
2. Black Lace Freudian Slip (6:55)
3. C.P. You (6:41)
4. The Look of Love (5:34)
5. It Could Happen To You (6:30)
6. The Healing Hymn (7:45)
7. I Like You (5:18)
8. Lynda B (5:45)
9. B in C (5:15)
10. Autobiography (5:22)
11. You Go To My Head (5:31)

Personnel:

Woodwinds: (tracks 1,2,5-8,11)
Gary Foster - alto, flute, clarinet (all)
Rich Chiaraluce - alto, flute
Rob Lockart - tenor, flute
Brandon Fields - tenor, flute
Adam Schroeder - baritone, bass clarinet
Bob Sheppard - saxophones (1)
Trumpets: (tracks 1,2,5-8,11)
Al Hood trumpet, flugelhorn (all)
Wayne Bergeron (lead 1,5,6,8)
Carl Saunders (lead 2,7,11)
Ron Stout
Trombones: (tracks 1,2,5-8,11)
Andy Martin
Bob McChesney (also tracks 3,9)
Alex Iles
Bill Reichenbach - bass bone
Rhythm Section:
Dave Hanson - piano, synth
Chuck Berghofer - bass
Joe LaBarbera - drums
Larry Koonse - guitar (3,4,9,10)
Luis Conte - percussion (4)
Strings: (tracks 4,10)
Robert Peterson - violin 1
Jerry Hilera - violin 2
Ed Persi - viola
John Acosta - cello

Guest Vocalist:
Ren� Marie (tracks 2, 4, 7, 10)