Bob Curnow & the SWR Big Band
"This is a phenomenal collection of big band arranging by any standard. In short, this epic, this monster of a project is nothing short of majestic in its impact!"- J.R.Killoch, Mainly Big Bands
"Bob Curnow's impressive efforts/results as a composer/arranger are of unarguable excellence: he consistently writes fresh material that carries rich and solid firmament for musicians to chew on as they interpret his music."- Herb Wong, Jazz Education Journal
"Are German bands eligible for the Grammy Awards? Quick, someone find a rule book!"- Jack Bowers, Jazz Writer / Reviewer
"It is truly remarkable in many ways! The writing is some of the best I have heard in years, the performances are first-rate and show great passion for the music, and the choice of material is as fine as I have heard."- Leon Breeden, Professor Emeritus, Univ. of North Texas
This CD includes 10 charts, all published by Sierra Music. The instrumentation is 5-4-4-4. It provides wonderful, inspired, full-length performances of the following pieces:
Towednack (Home Parish) - SMP 345
(an original, Celtic-influenced, 8 1/2 minute tour de force)
Too Soon Tomorrow - SMP 221 (a gorgeous setting of this Pat Metheny ballad)
Kenton Kollage - SMP 571 (a fresh look at 9 tunes made famous by
Kenton, fun stuff)
Of Another Time - SMP 111 (a ballad tribute to the memory of Kenton)
Keystone Shuffle - SMP 346 (an off-the-wall, left-handed blues, featuring
great jazz playing and roaring ensembles)
Not To Be Forgotten (Pro) - SMP 224 (another touching ballad by Metheny,
beautifully scored and played)
Spencer Is Here! - SMP 206 (a fun-filled, swinging chart announcing
the arrival of a new grandson)
5-5-7 - SMP 244 (a Metheny & Lyle Mays collaboration, multi-meter
excitement as arranged by Bob)
Lullaby Waltz - SMP 205 (an original, lovely two-mood piece featuring
trombone and tenor saxophone)
Riverdance - SMP 207 (the title piece from the show, featuring a
great chart and amazing performances)
The CD is available from Sierra Music for $15.00
plus $3.00 shipping.
Send your purchase order, check or money order to
Sierra Music, P.O. Box 37, Liberty Lake, WA 99019 USA
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HAVING FUN WITH THE SWR BIG BAND, SPRING/SUMMER, 2002
In concert in the Ulmer Theatre, Ulm, Germany - May 6, 2002 - In rehearsal at the Villa Berg, Stuttgart, Germany (photos: Karin Farrent)