Live at Montreux

by Brigham Young University Synthesis

Overview

In addition to its impressive musicianship, Brigham Young University Synthesis stands apart from most other college big bands due to its diverse and inventive arrangements. On this set, live from the 1996 Montreux Jazz Festival, the 20-piece orchestra (directed by Ray Smith) performs a program ranging from "Sing, Sing, Sing" (which has Smith featured on clarinet), to pieces by Miles Davis ("All Blues"), Sammy Nestico, Bob Mintzer, Pat Metheny, and Dizzy Gillespie. Even with all of the changes in styles, the band and its soloists adapt themselves quite well. Among the individual stars of this easily recommended big-band set are tenor saxophonist Mike Vance, trumpeter Brent Durland, and guitarist Joshua Payne. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	06/20/1997
Label:	Sea Breeze
UPC:	0017231452324
Rank:	178057

Tracks

1. Sing, Sing, Sing
2. A Warm Breeze
3. The Heart of the Matter
4. All Blues
5. Calypsoscope
6. Easy Living
7. The First Circle
8. Things to Come

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Brigham Young University Synthesis   Primary Artist
Synthesis   Primary Artist
Ray Smith   Primary Artist,Director,Clarinet
Brady Ward   Bass,Bass (Acoustic),Bass (Electric)
Adam Lambert   Trumpet,Flugelhorn
Lyle Durland   Vocals,Percussion
Jim Otto   Flute,Sax (Alto)
Michelle Lambert   Trombone
Joshua Payne   Guitar,Guitar (Acoustic),Guitar (Electric)
Ryan Williams   Trombone
Richard Tate   Trumpet,Flugelhorn
Mike Vance   Flute,Sax (Tenor)
Poor Dave   Flute,Clarinet,Sax (Tenor)
Curtis Winters   Trombone
Dawn Gifford   Trumpet,Flugelhorn
Brent Durland   Trumpet,Flugelhorn
Rone Sparrow   Drums,Percussion
William Findlay   Trombone
Laurisa Ward   Piano
Karl Johnson   Trombone (Bass)
Andrew Briney   Flute,Sax (Alto)

Technical Credits

Ray Smith   Producer,Performer,Producer
Jeffrey Carter   Engineer
Michael Chadbourne   Mixing
Jules Bodgett   Design
Pat Metheny   Composer
Sammy Nestico   Composer
Louis Prima   Composer
Ralph Rainger   Composer
Miles Davis   Composer
Gil Fuller   Arranger,Composer
Bob Mintzer   Arranger,Composer
Leo Robin   Composer
Matt Harris   Composer
Clyn Barrus   Executive Producer
Bob Curnow   Arranger
Dizzy Gillespie   Composer
Lyle Mays   Composer
Vince Mendoza   Arranger