Voices (U of Memphis CD)
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Voices is an initial 2007 compact disc by the University of Memphis
Southern Comfort Jazz Orchestra recorded in the studio. This was their 1st full length feature CD release since a LP recording under the direction of Gene Rush in 1987. Since the late 1960s this group has been consistently recognized as one of the top collegiate jazz ensembles in the country recently being invited to the 2011 Jazz Education Network Convention, the 2000 International Association for Jazz Education Convention, and touring Europe
in 1998. Musicians from this CD went onto study with Bob Brookmeyer at the New England Conservatory of Music, Indiana University, work professionally, and teach at universities.
JazzTimes.com (review 2008)
"Throughout Voices, the writing is quite colorful, adventurous and challenging"
JazzTimes.com (review 2009)
University of Memphis
The University of Memphis is an American public research university located in the Normal Station neighborhood of Memphis, Tennessee and is the flagship public research university of the Tennessee Board of Regents system....
Southern Comfort Jazz Orchestra recorded in the studio. This was their 1st full length feature CD release since a LP recording under the direction of Gene Rush in 1987. Since the late 1960s this group has been consistently recognized as one of the top collegiate jazz ensembles in the country recently being invited to the 2011 Jazz Education Network Convention, the 2000 International Association for Jazz Education Convention, and touring Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
in 1998. Musicians from this CD went onto study with Bob Brookmeyer at the New England Conservatory of Music, Indiana University, work professionally, and teach at universities.
Recording Sessions
- April 15, 2004 at the University of Memphis, STUDIOS A/B, Jon Frazer and Jeff Cline - engineers
- April 9/10, 2005 at Young Avenue Sound, Memphis TN., Willie Pevear - engineer
Musicians
- directed - Dr. Jack Cooper
- 1st alto saxophone - Isaac Daniel, Justin Johnson
- 2nd alto saxophone - Kreston Smith, Nadra Bingham
- 1st tenor saxophone/clarinet - Cedric Mayfield
- 2nd tenor saxophone - Cameron Ross, Damian Sanchez, Bryant Lockhart
- Baritone saxophone - Eric Hughes, Justin Johnson
- Lead trumpet/flugelhorn - Jamie West, Kyle Millsap
- 2nd (Lead) trumpet/flugelhorn - Brandon Potts, Marty Bishop
- 3rd trumpet/flugelhorn - Hunter McClure
- 4th trumpet/flugelhorn - Paul Morelli, David Lisik
- 5th trumpet/flugelhorn - Jamaal Wicks, Paul McKinney
- Lead trombone - Andrew Earle, Tony Garcia
- 2nd trombone - Stephen Kirby, Andrew Earle
- 3rd trombone - Chris Tucker
- Bass trombone - Cecil “Buster” Harris, Lauren Watson
- Guitar - Jason Barden
- Piano - Amy Rempel
- Bass - Roy Murdock
- Drums - James Sexton
- Adjunct Faculty member Ed Murray performs all Latin and African percussion on tracks 2, 3, 5, 8 and 9
Production
- Producer, editing: 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 :...
- Co-jazz instructor of rhythm sections and groups for CD: Tim Goodwin
- Co-producer, mixing, editing, and additional recording: David Lisik
- Recording engineers: Willie Pevear, Jeff Cline and Jon Frazer
- Mastering: Mark Yoshida at Audiographic Masterworks, Memphis, TN
- Photographs: Kay Yager and Kofi Martin
- Artwork: Carol Morse and Edwin Olivera
- Manufactured: John Phillips, Select-O-HitsSelect-O-HitsSelect-O-Hits is an independent label distributor of music based in Memphis, Tennessee. They have been in business for 50 years, and distribute artists that include Johnnie Taylor, Jimmy Buffett, Three Six Mafia, Colt Ford, and Diana Reyes.-The early years:...
- Liner notes: 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 :...
, 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...
, and Ken Kreitner
Works from the compact disc
- Strauss’s Swing is published by Increase Music, Inc./BMI (increasemusic.com)
- Samana is published by Sierra Music Publishing (sierramusic.com)
Reception
"...that the playing is so impressive and has the feeling of being effortless on what must have been rather difficult charts to master...it is the the rich ensemble sound that makes this CD most memorable"JazzTimes.com (review 2008)
"Throughout Voices, the writing is quite colorful, adventurous and challenging"
JazzTimes.com (review 2009)