Notes:
With this recording The Buselli-Wallarab Jazz Orchestra continues to distinguish itself as one of the premier big bands in contemporary jazz. Make no mistake - this is a first rate orchestra with unlimited potential. The exquisite vocals of Everett Greene and Delores King-Williams are marvelous additions for this recording.

The superb performing and improvising skills of the band are beautifuly showcased in this collection of Hoagy Carmichael compositions. Expertly arranged by Brent Wallarab, these new settings are filled with wonderful surprises - a subtle alteration of form here, a clever reharmonization there. The orchestration, while indebted to the late Gil Evans, is strikingly original in conception and execution. --David Baker


Artist Roster:
Brent Wallarab: Arranger, conductor, trombone
Mike Stricklin: Woodwinds
Randy Salman: Woodwinds
Tom Meyer: Woodwinds
Ned Boyd: Woodwinds
Jeff Conrad: Trumpet and flugelhorn
Joey Tartell: Trumpet and flugelhorn
Lennie Foy: Trumpet and flugelhorn
Loy Hetrick: Trombone
Gina Wallarab: Trombone
Richard Dole: Bass trombone
Celeste Holler: Horn
Luke Gillespie: Piano
Jack Helsley: Bass
Deno Sanders: Drums
Everett Greene: Vocals
Delores King-Williams: Vocals



Track Listing:
1. Jubilee
2. Washboard Blues
3. Lazy River
4. New Orleans
5. Rockin' Chair

Hoagy Carmichael Suite
6. Skylark
7. The Nearness of You
8. Heart and Soul
9. One Morning in May/I Get Along Without You Very Well
10. Stardust



Reviews:

This is a marvelous new band with exceptional soloists and some of the most creative and satisfying writing I've heard in a long time - J.J. JOHNSON


Clearly an outrageous standout orchestra not to miss. It carries and delivers the bite and beauty of jazz with persuasive good taste and unabashed emotions. - DR. HERB WONG