Atlantic Suite/Suite P.E.I./Tributes

by Phil Nimmons

Overview

A fine straightahead arranger-composer, Canadian Phil Nimmons has long had an underground reputation in the U.S., based on his memorable "Atlantic Suite" of 1975. This two-CD set from 1997 reissues that five-part work and the 17-minute "Suite P.E.I.," which was part of an obscure Candian sampler LP, and adds a full CD of previously unreleased material. The "Suite P.E.I.," a showcase for Nimmons' clarinet, utilizes a nonet, while the other pieces are played by big bands filled with notable Canadian jazzmen. Among the many soloists are trumpeters Herbie Spanier and Mike Malone, tenorman Art Ellefson, altoist Dave Caldwell and trombonist Dave McMurdo. Although the music is largely straight-ahead, it has its unpredictable moments filled with plenty of interesting surprises. Surprisingly, Phil Nimmons has not recorded much since this period, so the welcome twofer is his definitive release. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	02/04/1997
Label:	Sackville
UPC:	0778133500321
Rank:	119650

Tracks

Disc 1

1. Harbours
2. Islands
3. Tides
4. Horizons
5. The Dorian Way
6. Suite P.E.I.
7. St. Pierre et Miquelon

Disc 2

8. Think Nice Thoughts
9. Do I Know You
10. Birdburger
11. Ros
12. Bubble Trouble
13. Eee-Suave
14. Friends Departed

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Phil Nimmons   Primary Artist,Clarinet
Tributes   Primary Artist
John Capon   Trombone,Bass
Andy Krehm   Guitar
Bruce Harvey   Piano
Herbie Spanier   Trumpet,Flugelhorn
Dave Field   Bass
Keith Jollimore   Sax (Alto)
Terry Clarke   Drums
Gary Morgan   Sax (Baritone)
Ed Bickert   Guitar
Don Thompson   Bass
Rob McConnell   Trombone
Rick Stepton   Trombone
Guido Basso   Trumpet
Moe Koffman   Sax (Alto)
Art Ellefson   Sax (Tenor)
Mike Malone   Trumpet
Dave McMurdo   Trombone
Terry Lukiwski   Trombone

Technical Credits

Tributes   Performer
David Green   Engineer
Paul Mills   Producer
Farley Mowat   Liner Notes