The Quarantined Jazz Voyager
We have not yet recognized when or how we will emerge from this pandemic, but as we collectively continue to navigate our way maintaining social distancing it is the perfect time to put on some headphones, earbuds, or just turn up the volume and listen to some big band. So today, this Quarantined Jazz Voyager is not going to the big band standards of yesteryear, nor is he choosing to feature one of the many led by men but is selecting the perfect album released this year by vocalist Lenora Zenzalai Helm & Tribe Jazz Orchestra. It is titled For The Love Of Big Band.
The album was recorded over a two day period in March 26th ~ 27th in front of a live audience and employed 20 musicians, a dozen music and music business professionals, four generations of renowned veteran musicians, as well as emerging and student musicians. It has been released under the Zenzalai Music label.
Track Listing | 76:00- Blues For Mama (N. Simone) ~ 4:42
- Bebop (d. Gillespie/D. Brown) ~ 6:22
- Chega de Saudade/No More Blues (A. Jobim, J. Cavanaugh, V. de Moraes, J. Hendricks) ~ 6:39
- It Could Happen To You (J. Van Huesen, J. Burke) ~ 5:26
- Soul Eyes (M. Waldron) ~ 5:24
- Everything But You (D. Ellington, H. James) ~ 4:30
- I Didn’t Know About You (D. Ellington, B. Russell) ~ 5:50
- Sandu (C. Brown, D. Townsend) – 9:00
- But Not For Me (G. Gershwin, I. Gershwin) ~ 5:26
- A Conversation With God (Dear Lord) (J. Coltrane, L. Helm, M. Myers) ~ 7:25
- Mississippi Goddam (N. Simone) ~ 6:06
- Stella By Starlight (V. Young, N. Washington) ~ 8:23
- Lenora Zenzalai Helm ~ Voice
- Ernest Turner, Lydia Salett Dudley, Ed Paolantonio ~ Piano
- Baron Tymas ~ Guitar
- Ginnae Koon ~ Bass
- Thoma Taylor, Dorien Dotson, ~ Drums
- James “Saxmo” Gates, Sam King, Brian Miller, Matt York, Ariel Kopelove, Shaena Ryan Martin ~ Reeds
- Lynn Grissett, Al Strong, Zoe Smith, Tyler Perske ~ Trumpets
- Robert Trowers, Isrea Butler, Tenay Harrell, Reggie Greenlee, Cameron MacManus ~ Trombones
- Brian Horton ~ Conductor, Composer, Arranger, Saxophone
- Lenora Zenzalai Helm ~ Conductor, Voice
- Ed Paolantonio ~ Piano
- Baron Tymas ~ Guitar
- Timothy Holley ~ Cello
- Salome Serena Wiley ~ Tenor Saxophone
- Lance E. Scott, Jr. ~ Acoustic Bass
- Thoma Taylor ~ Drums
- NCCU Vocal Jazz Ensemble ~ Guest Artist
- Joey Calderazzo ~ Piano
- Ameen Saleem ~ Acoustic Bass
- Maurice Myers ~ Special Guest Vocal Soloist | A Conversation With God
As you listen and enjoy this wonderful addition to the jazz catalog, continue to social distance and stay healthy. During this sabbatical from flying and investigating jazz around the globe, enjoy the listen and know that the world and I will be back.
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