"A sensational and exciting big band recording that deserves serious attention—4.5 stars" --All About Jazz
"A modern sounding big band that packs a wallop...a chart lover's delight." --Jazz Weekly
"The band cooks and the charts are phenomenal." --New England Public Radio
"A modern sounding big band that packs a wallop...a chart lover's delight." --Jazz Weekly
"The band cooks and the charts are phenomenal." --New England Public Radio
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Here's the long-overdue debut album by one of the leading (and good-humored) jazz composers of his generation.
Released January 5, 2017 © Big Ol' Records Available wherever good music is sold.
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"A grand ol' debut." --All About Jazz
"[Hirsch] has legitimized Michael Jackson's 'The Way You Make Me Feel' as a big band standard ."
--Cadence Magazine
"These players from central Pennsylvania—of all places—just blow you away." --All About Jazz
"[Hirsch] has legitimized Michael Jackson's 'The Way You Make Me Feel' as a big band standard ."
--Cadence Magazine
"These players from central Pennsylvania—of all places—just blow you away." --All About Jazz
Beautiful design, extended liner notes
"Damn!! Sounds great! Playing, writing, production, the whole thing!! Beautifully done." --Denis DiBlasio
"Really cool writing. Love the accordion tune!" --Bob Mintzer
"Very hip. Very accessible." --Leo Sidran
"Really cool writing. Love the accordion tune!" --Bob Mintzer
"Very hip. Very accessible." --Leo Sidran
All-star band of small-town jazzers
saxophones: Tim Powell, Kate Anderson, Greg Johnson, Pete Barenbregge, Oliver Fairley
trumpets: Eddie Severn, Brent Turney, Dale Orris, Barry Long
trombones: Jim McFalls, Dan Weiner, Jay Vonada, Wes Thompson
rhythm: Steve Rudolph (piano, keyboards), Tim Breon (guitar), Jeff Beck (bass), Kevin Lowe (drums), Bob Velez (percussion)
special guests: Alex Meixner (accordion), James Witherite (Hammond B3, Nord), Agatha Wang (piano)
recording, mixing & mastering engineer: Kent Heckman at the iconic Red Rock Recording studio
trumpets: Eddie Severn, Brent Turney, Dale Orris, Barry Long
trombones: Jim McFalls, Dan Weiner, Jay Vonada, Wes Thompson
rhythm: Steve Rudolph (piano, keyboards), Tim Breon (guitar), Jeff Beck (bass), Kevin Lowe (drums), Bob Velez (percussion)
special guests: Alex Meixner (accordion), James Witherite (Hammond B3, Nord), Agatha Wang (piano)
recording, mixing & mastering engineer: Kent Heckman at the iconic Red Rock Recording studio
