Name: Lady Bird
Brand: Sea Breeze
SKU: 72167
Price: 443 USD
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Performer Notes

Full performer name: University Of Cincinnati College-Concervatory Of Music Jazz Ensemble.
Personnel: Kristy Norter, Matt Constantine (alto saxophone); Hal Melia, Garin Webb (tenor saxophone); Darren Pettit (baritone saxophone); David Thomas, Brian Schwab, Ben Wolkins, Scott Anderson (trumpet); Mike Larson, Jim Pelz, Michael Hornbuckle (trombone); Max Siegel (bass trombone); Betty Douglas (piccolo); Rob Allgeyer (piano); Matt Meldon (guitar); Tim Watson (bass); Ben Cliness (drums).
Includes liner notes by Rick VanMatre.
Personnel: Matt Meldon (guitar); Matt Constantine, Kristy Norter (alto saxophone); Garin Webb, Hal Melia (tenor saxophone); Brian Schwab, David Aaron Thomas , Scott Anderson , Ben Wolkins (trumpet); Michael Hornbuckle, Jim Pelz (trombone); Rob Allgeyer (piano); Ben Cliness (drums).
Recording information: Group Effort Sound Studios (06/01/1997-06/04/1997).
Director: Rick Van Matre.
Ensembles: CCM Jazz Ensemble; CCM Jazz Combo.
Arrangers: Tim Watson; Garin Webb; Hal Melia; Kristy Norter; Matt Harris; Billy Peterson .
This is an easy album to overlook because it features a college band with the anonymous name of the CCM Jazz Ensemble (CCM stands for University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music). However, the writing (mostly by alumni) is challenging and the many solos by the students are surprisingly mature and viable. The repertoire is quite inspired, featuring such songs as "Donna Lee" (this version has a lot of key changes), "Nardis," "In Your Own Sweet Way," and a riotous version of Charles Mingus' "Moanin'." This set, which also includes a couple small-group numbers, is far superior to most college band recordings and should be picked up by fans of modern big bands. ~ Scott Yanow

Album: Lady Bird
#	Song Title	Time
1)	Donna Lee
2)	Nardis
3)	Nancy (With the Laughing Face)
4)	M Fred Romp
5)	Lady Bird
6)	Someday My Prince Will Come
7)	In Your Own Sweet Way
8)	Moanin'

Album: Lady Bird
#	Song Title	Time
1)	Donna Lee
2)	Nardis
3)	Nancy (With the Laughing Face)
4)	M Fred Romp
5)	Lady Bird
6)	Someday My Prince Will Come
7)	In Your Own Sweet Way
8)	Moanin'