4 Seasons
Available on CD/Digitally
When the time was finally right for me to record again, I chose to return to the Washington, D.C. area to record with the musicians with whom I had spent my younger days. As a member of the Army Blues (1980-1997) and the D.C. music community, I was fortunate to perform on a daily basis with some of the best musicians anywhere, both military and civilian. I have kept in touch with many of them and am honored to have them on this recording; they are the best at what they do because they have lived in a big band for a good portion of their lives and know exactly what to do. Intermingled with these old friends were some relatively new ones from the military bands whom I have met on my travels
back to the area over the years, as well as some of my favorite Pittsburgh musicians whom I brought down to play on the album. Also on hand was Jay Dudt, a Grammy Award-winning engineer and great friend of mine who resides in the Pittsburgh area. With all these pieces in place, the tracks went down in a modicum of time; the album was rehearsed and recorded in 12 hours.
I am delighted that you are listening to this recording as it constitutes lots of music that very few have heard. I have enjoyed a robust career as a published composer and arranger for companies that release music geared toward educational situations, but the music on this recording is the most near and dear to my heart. Thanks for listening!"
Track List
- Heaven Sent [07:42]
- Foreign Intrigue [09:24]
- 4 Seasons Suite Mvt. 1 – Autumn Glow [07:23]
- 4 Seasons Suite Mvt. 2 – Winter Calm [07:41]
- 4 Seasons Suite Mvt. 3 – Spring Joy [09:02]
- 4 Seasons Suite Mvt. 4 – Summer Heat [07:56]
- Angels [07:18]
- Continuum [08:21]
- Charming William [07:44]
- To No Avail [10:56]
Credits
Mike Tomaro: alto saxophone, soprano saxophone
Antonio Orta: alto saxophone, soprano saxophone, flute, clarinet Jason Kush: alto saxophone, soprano saxophone, flute, clarinet Joseph Henson: tenor saxophone, flute, clarinet
Xavier Perez: tenor saxophone, flute, clarinet
Leigh Pilzer: baritone saxophone, flute, bass clarinet
Thomas Eby: lead trumpet, flugelhorn
JD Chaisson: trumpet, flugelhorn
Graham Breedlove: trumpet, flugelhorn
Craig Fraedrich: trumpet, flugelhorn
Matt Niess: trombone (lead on tracks 1-2, 8-10)
Jeff Bush: trombone (lead on tracks 3-7)
Jay Gibble: trombone
Jeff Cortazzo: bass trombone
Shawn Purcell: electric guitar, steel-string guitar
Tony Nalker: acoustic piano, electric piano
Paul Thompson: acoustic bass, electric bass
Kevin McDonald: drums
Producers: Mike Tomaro, Marty Ashby Associate Producer: Renée Govanucci Recording Engineer: Jay Dudt Assistant Engineer: Golder O’Neill Mixing and Editing Engineer: Jay Dudt Mastering Engineer: Jesse Naus
Cover Art and Design: Jeff O.Brien Myers
(P) 2023 MCG Jazz
(C) 2023 MCG Jazz