Star Dust & Beyond: A Tribute to Artie Shaw featuring Dick Johnson (CD-2006)

New recording available December 1, 2006

News Story by: Crazy Scot Records

Recorded and released in 2006, this 18-piece Big Band features Dick Johnson on clarinet.  Dick has been the leader of The Artie Shaw Orchestra since 1983, and this recording is his tribute to Artie. 

The CD showcases beautiful new arrangements by Grammy-Winning Robert Freedman and Jay Brandford.

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Clarinet: Dick Johnson

Saxes: Dave Chapman, Sil D'Urbano, Matt Koza, Ed Harlow, Wendy Macdonald

Trombones: Doug Elliott, Chris Oberholtzer, Chris Dempsey, Leslie Havens

Trumpets: Jay Daly, Trent Austin, Phil Person, Kerry MacKillop, Lou Colombo

Rhythm: Paul Odeh(Pno), Jon Wheatley(Gtr), James Chirillo(AGtr), Bronek Suchanek(Bs), Mark Holovnia(Dr)

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Photo by: © Bob Bartlett

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