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)
