Voices (U of Memphis album)

Voices [1] 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.[2][3] 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,[4] 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,[5] Indiana University, work professionally,[6][7] and teach at universities.[8][9]

Voices
Studio album by University of Memphis
Southern Comfort Jazz Orchestra
Released September 4, 2007
Recorded April 15, 2004
April 9/10 2005
Genre Jazz, big band
Length 65:00
Label University of Memphis
Select-O-Hits
Producer Jack Cooper[10]
University of Memphis
Southern Comfort Jazz Orchestra chronology
The Memphis Jazz Box (compilation)
(2004)		 Voices
(2007)		 Out of the Bluffs
(2009)

cat # UMR 7281

Music sample
"In This Corner…"

Background

The University of Memphis Southern Comfort Jazz Orchestra CD Voices was recorded to present a wide range of music to include tunes arranged of past University of Memphis alumni Mulgrew Miller and James Williams. Before this release the group was honored to be included on the 3 CD compilation Memphis Jazz Box in 2004 released by Ice House Records.[11] U of M Jazz Orchestra alumni include James Williams, Mulgrew Miller, Tony Reedus, Donald Brown, Bill Easley, and Bill Mobley.

Track listing

Track Listing:

No. Title Length
1. "In This Corner…(José Arellano)"   4:33
2. "Similau (Arden Clar/Harry Coleman, arr. George Russell, trans./edit. Jack Cooper)"   3:17
3. "Deliberation (Jeremy Shrader)"   5:25
4. "Renaissance Lovers (James Williams, arr. David Shotsberger)"   6:33
5. "Strauss’s Swing (Jeff Huddleston)"   5:14
6. "Not Tennessee Waltz (Dave Lisik)"   7:52
7. "Voices (Matt Tutor)"   6:57
8. "Longing (Mike Waldrop)"   6:41
9. "Samana (Manny Albam, arr. Bob Curnow)"   4:46
Total length:
 65:00

Recording Sessions

Musicians

Production

Works from the compact disc

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
JazzTimesvery favorable[14]
JazzTimesvery favorable (2nd review)[15]
Jazzreview.comfavorable[16]

"...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 rich ensemble sound that makes this CD most memorable"

JazzTimes.com (review 2008)[14]

"Throughout Voices, the writing is quite colorful, adventurous and challenging"

JazzTimes.com (review 2009)[15]

References

  1. ↑ Voices All Music Guide, AMG R 1188524, with sound files
  2. ↑ Stompin Off In Memphis, The Jazz Ensembles of Memphis State University, High Water Recording Company, 1987
  3. ↑ The group had recorded tracks for several sampler CDs/demos from 1987-2007
  4. ↑ JEN Conference Program
  5. ↑ Composer Matt Tutor Bio
  6. ↑ Damien Sanchez, the Glenn Miller Orchestra
  7. ↑ Cedric Mayfield, The United States Coast Guard Band
  8. ↑ Dr. David Lisik, University of New Zealand School of Music
  9. ↑ Amy Rempel, Ball State University
  10. 1 2 U of M Faculty Member, bio Jack Cooper
  11. ↑ Allmusic Guide: Bags, Southern Comfort Jazz Orchestra, from the Memphis Jazz Box
  12. ↑ NOTE: this is an incredibly important professor in Jazz Studies at the University of Memphis and the bands would NOT sound this good without him.
  13. ↑ Select-O-Hits Web Site
  14. 1 2 JazzTimes, CD Roundup Jazz Education Guide, page 70, JazzTimes Inc., 2008
  15. 1 2 JazzTimes, CD Roundup Jazz Education Guide, page 51, JazzTimes Inc., 2009
  16. ↑ Jazzreview.com, Thomas R. Erdmann

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