about
The 2011 Collection is the end result of a project conducted by the graduate students of the University of Miami's Studio/Jazz Writing program to compose for a combination of jazz and classical players. Every year, the ensemble consists of a different mix of instruments. For 2011, the group was comprised of a string trio (violin/viola/cello), french horn, four jazz winds/brass, a jazz rhythm section, classical piano, and classical/ethnic percussion. Everyone approached the project differently, and collectively we really got a kick out of exploring the diverse sonic possibilities that exist when you break out of traditional jazz instrumentation.
As head of the renowned Studio/Jazz Writing program at the University of Miami, Prof. Gary Lindsay founded the UM Recording Ensemble as an opportunity for his composition students to explore instrumental combinations not typically heard in the jazz world. The ensemble convenes for one semester during each academic year. Students are responsible for composing for the group, as well as rehearsing, conducting, recording the group, and mixing and mastering their projects.
Enjoy!!!
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Composers:
Joseph Berman, Michael O. Hurwitz, Jeremy Fox, Ryan Andrews, Casey Dickey, Randy Gist, Jackie Eisner, Pat Seymour, Scott Dickinson, and the one and only Gary Lindsay himself.
University of Miami Recording Ensemble:
Samuel Hall - Violin
Kathryn Severing - Viola
Harrison Bryant - Cello
Andrea Silvestrini - Horn
Pat Seymour - Alto and Tenor Saxophones, Flute
Tyler Burchfield - Baritone Saxophone, Bass Clarinet, Flute
Scott Dickinson - Trumpet
Kendall Moore - Trombone
Angelo Versace - Piano/Keys
Lika Pailodze - Piano/Keys
Gary Thomas - Bass
Ryan Andrews - Drums, Cajón
Brian Potts - Percussion
Guest Performers:
Joe Berman - Guitar
Tim Jago - Guitar
Taylor O'Donnell - Vocals
Jason Carder - Trumpet
Chad Bernstein - Trombone
Matt Carroll - Drums
Mike Piolet - Drums
credits
released May 1, 2011
All tracks recorded by Joseph Berman, Michael O. Hurwitz, Pat Seymour, Jeremy Fox, Ryan Andrews, Randy Gist, Casey Dickey, Jackie Eisner, and Gary Lindsay.
each track produced by the composer
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