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| genre = [[Jazz]], [[big band]] |
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| length = 65:00 |
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| label = [[University of Memphis]]<br/>[[Select-O-Hits]] |
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| producer = [[Jack Cooper (American musician)|Jack Cooper]]<ref name=COOPER>{{Cite web |url=http://www.memphis.edu/music/bios/cooper_jack.php |title=U of M Faculty Member, bio Jack Cooper |access-date=2011-12-05 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120208062930/http://www.memphis.edu/music/bios/cooper_jack.php |archive-date=2012-02-08 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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| prev_title = [[Memphis Jazz Box|The Memphis Jazz Box (compilation)]] |
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| prev_year = 2004 |
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| This album = '''''Voices'''''<br/>(2007) |
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| next_title = [[Out of the Bluffs]] |
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| next_year = 2009 |
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| Misc = cat # UMR 7281{{Extra music sample |filename=In This Corner 26 second OGG.ogg|title="In This Corner…" |Type=Album}} |
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⚫ | ''''' Voices '''''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/voices-mw0000493394|title=The University of Memphis Southern Comfort Jazz Orchestra - Voices Album Reviews, Songs & More|website=[[AllMusic]]|accessdate=18 June 2023}}</ref> is an initial 2007 compact disc by the [[University of Memphis]] Southern Comfort Jazz Orchestra recorded in the studio. This was their 1st full-length feature CD release since an LP recording under the direction of Gene Rush in 1987.<ref>''Stompin Off In Memphis'', The Jazz Ensembles of Memphis State University, [[High Water Recording Company]], 1987</ref><ref>The group had recorded tracks for several sampler CDs/demos from 1987-2007</ref> Since the late 1960s this group has been consistently recognized as one of the top collegiate jazz ensembles in the country recently being invited to the 2011 Jazz Education Network Convention,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.jazzednet.org/en/node/926|title=JEN Conference Program|website=Jazzednet.org|access-date=18 June 2023}}</ref> the 2000 [[International Association for Jazz Education]] Convention, and touring [[Europe]] in 1998. Musicians from this CD went on to study with [[Bob Brookmeyer]] at the New England Conservatory of Music,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.matttutor.com/about/bio.html|title=Untitled Document|website=Matttutor.com|access-date=18 June 2023}}</ref> Indiana University, work professionally,<ref>[http://www.glennmillerorchestra.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8&Itemid=8] {{dead link|date=June 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.uscg.mil/Community/Band/Bios/mayfield/|title=U.S. Coast Guard Band|website=Uscg.mil|access-date=18 June 2023}}</ref> and teach at universities.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/nzsm|title=New Zealand School of Music|website=Victoria University of Wellington|access-date=18 June 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://cms.bsu.edu/Academics/CollegesandDepartments/Music/Directory/PianoandOrganFaculty/RempelAmy.aspx|title=Amy Rempel, Ball State University|website=Cms.bsu.edu|access-date=18 June 2023}}</ref> |
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==Background== |
==Background== |
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''Voices'' was recorded to present a wide range of music to include tunes arranged of past [[University of Memphis]] alumni [[Mulgrew Miller]] and [[James Williams (musician)|James Williams]]. Before this release the group was honored to be included on the 3 CD compilation [[Memphis Jazz Box]] in 2004 released by [[Select-O-Hits|Ice House Records]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/song/bags-mt0036332240|title=Bags by University of Memphis Southern Comfort Jazz Orchestra - Track Info |website=[[AllMusic]]|access-date=18 June 2023}}</ref> U of M Jazz Orchestra alumni include [[James Williams (musician)|James Williams]], [[Mulgrew Miller]], [[Tony Reedus]], [[Donald Brown (musician)|Donald Brown]], [[Bill Easley]], and Bill Mobley. |
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==Reception== |
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==Track listing== |
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Track Listing: |
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| title1 = In This Corner…([http://www.allmusic.com/artist/jose-arellano-p52352/credits José Arellano]) |
| title1 = In This Corner…([http://www.allmusic.com/artist/jose-arellano-p52352/credits José Arellano]) |
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| length1 = 4:33 |
| length1 = 4:33 |
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| title2 = Similau ([[Exotica (Martin Denny album)|Arden Clar/Harry Coleman]], arr. [[George Russell (composer)|George Russell]], trans./edit. [[Jack Cooper (musician)|Jack Cooper]]) |
| title2 = Similau ([[Exotica (Martin Denny album)|Arden Clar/Harry Coleman]], arr. [[George Russell (composer)|George Russell]], trans./edit. [[Jack Cooper (American musician)|Jack Cooper]]) |
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| length2 = 3:17 |
| length2 = 3:17 |
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| title3 = Deliberation ([http://www.allmusic.com/artist/jeremy-shrader-p881026/credits Jeremy Shrader]) |
| title3 = Deliberation ([http://www.allmusic.com/artist/jeremy-shrader-p881026/credits Jeremy Shrader]) |
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| title7 = Voices ([http://matttutor.com/about/bio.html Matt Tutor]) |
| title7 = Voices ([http://matttutor.com/about/bio.html Matt Tutor]) |
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| length7 = 6:57 |
| length7 = 6:57 |
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| title8 = Longing ([ |
| title8 = Longing ([[Michael Waldrop (musician)|Michael Waldrop]]) |
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| length8 = 6:41 |
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| title9 = Samana ([[Manny Albam]], arr. [[Bob Curnow]]) |
| title9 = Samana ([[Manny Albam]], arr. [[Bob Curnow]]) |
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==Recording |
==Recording sessions== |
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* April 15, 2004 at the |
* April 15, 2004 at the University of Memphis, Studios A/B<ref>[https://archive.today/20121212154659/http://www.memphis.edu/music/academics_new/rectec_facilities.php] {{dead link|date=June 2023}}</ref> Jon Frazer and Jeff Cline - engineers |
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* April 9/10, 2005 at |
* April 9/10, 2005 at Young Avenue Sound, Memphis Tennessee., Willie Pevear - engineer |
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==Musicians== |
==Musicians== |
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*directed - Dr. [[Jack Cooper (musician)|Jack Cooper]] |
*directed - Dr. [[Jack Cooper (American musician)|Jack Cooper]] |
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*1st alto saxophone - |
*1st alto saxophone - Isaac Daniel, Justin Johnson |
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*2nd alto saxophone - Kreston Smith, Nadra Bingham |
*2nd alto saxophone - Kreston Smith, Nadra Bingham |
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*1st tenor saxophone/clarinet - |
*1st tenor saxophone/clarinet - Cedric Mayfield |
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*2nd tenor saxophone - Cameron Ross, |
*2nd tenor saxophone - Cameron Ross, Damian Sanchez, Bryant Lockhart |
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*Baritone saxophone - Eric Hughes, Justin Johnson |
*Baritone saxophone - Eric Hughes, Justin Johnson |
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*Lead trumpet/flugelhorn - Jamie West, |
*Lead trumpet/flugelhorn - Jamie West, Kyle Millsap |
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*2nd (Lead) trumpet/flugelhorn - |
*2nd (Lead) trumpet/flugelhorn - Brandon Potts, Marty Bishop |
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*3rd trumpet/flugelhorn - Hunter McClure |
*3rd trumpet/flugelhorn - Hunter McClure |
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*4th trumpet/flugelhorn - |
*4th trumpet/flugelhorn - Paul Morelli, Dave Lisik |
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*5th trumpet/flugelhorn - Jamaal Wicks, Paul McKinney |
*5th trumpet/flugelhorn - Jamaal Wicks, Paul McKinney |
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*Lead trombone - Andrew Earle, Tony Garcia |
*Lead trombone - Andrew Earle, Tony Garcia |
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*Bass - Roy Murdock |
*Bass - Roy Murdock |
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*Drums - {{YouTube|yGe0CUvqrYI|James Sexton}} |
*Drums - {{YouTube|yGe0CUvqrYI|James Sexton}} |
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*Adjunct Faculty member |
*Adjunct Faculty member Ed Murray performs all Latin and African percussion on tracks 2, 3, 5, 8 and 9 |
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==Production== |
==Production== |
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* Co-jazz instructor of rhythm sections and groups for CD: Tim Goodwin |
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* Co-jazz instructor of rhythm sections and groups for CD: [http://www.memphis.edu/music/bios/goodwin_tim.php Tim Goodwin]<ref>NOTE: this is an incredibly important professor in Jazz Studies at the University of Memphis and the bands would NOT sound this good without him.</ref> |
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* Co-producer, mixing, editing, and additional recording: [http://www.davelisik.com Dave Lisik] |
* Co-producer, mixing, editing, and additional recording: [http://www.davelisik.com Dave Lisik] |
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* Recording engineers: Willie Pevear, Jeff Cline and [http://www.memphis.edu/music/bios/frazer_jon.php Jon Frazer] |
* Recording engineers: Willie Pevear, Jeff Cline and [http://www.memphis.edu/music/bios/frazer_jon.php Jon Frazer] |
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* Photographs: Kay Yager and Kofi Martin |
* Photographs: Kay Yager and Kofi Martin |
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* Artwork: [http://www.memphis.edu/music/bios/morse_carol.php Carol Morse] and Edwin Olivera |
* Artwork: [http://www.memphis.edu/music/bios/morse_carol.php Carol Morse] and Edwin Olivera |
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* Manufactured: John Phillips, [[Select-O-Hits]]<ref> |
* Manufactured: John Phillips, [[Select-O-Hits]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://selectohits.com/index.php?main_page=index|title=Select-O-Hits, Inc.|website=Selectohits.com|access-date=18 June 2023}}</ref> |
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* Liner notes: [[The Chamber Wind Music Of Jack Cooper|Jack Cooper]], [[Marvin Stamm]], and [http://www.memphis.edu/music/bios/kreitner_kenneth.php Ken Kreitner] |
* Liner notes: [[The Chamber Wind Music Of Jack Cooper|Jack Cooper]], [[Marvin Stamm]], and [http://www.memphis.edu/music/bios/kreitner_kenneth.php Ken Kreitner] |
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*''Not Tennessee Waltz'' is published by UNC Jazz Press ([http://www.uncjazzpress.com/product-p/2141.htm UNC Jazz Press]) |
*''Not Tennessee Waltz'' is published by UNC Jazz Press ([http://www.uncjazzpress.com/product-p/2141.htm UNC Jazz Press]) |
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*''Samana'' is published by Sierra Music Publishing ([http://www.sierramusicstore.com/Samana_p/smp-573.htm sierramusic.com]) |
*''Samana'' is published by Sierra Music Publishing ([http://www.sierramusicstore.com/Samana_p/smp-573.htm sierramusic.com]) |
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==Reception== |
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==References== |
==References== |
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*{{Discogs release|5240345|Voices}} |
*{{Discogs release|5240345|Voices}} |
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*[http://www.allmusic.com/album/voices-r1188524 ''Voices''] at [[All Music Guide]] |
*[http://www.allmusic.com/album/voices-r1188524 ''Voices''] at [[All Music Guide]] |
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* [http://www.amazon.co.uk/Voices/dp/B001LDHVDO ''Voices'' at Amazon] |
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* [http://www.memphis.edu/newsarchive/sept07_replaced21109/voices.htm Southern Comfort Jazz Orchestra Lifts Voices in New CD: September 19, 2007] |
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*{{OCLC|317367203}} |
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{{University of Memphis}} |
{{University of Memphis}} |
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{{Jack Cooper (musician, composer, arranger)}} |
{{Jack Cooper (musician, composer, arranger)}} |
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[[Category:2007 albums]] |
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[[Category:Mainstream jazz albums]] |
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[[Category:University of Memphis]] |
[[Category:University of Memphis]] |
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[[Category:Music of Memphis, Tennessee]] |
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Studio album by University of Memphis Southern Comfort Jazz Orchestra | ||||
Released | September 4, 2007 | |||
Recorded | April 15, 2004 April 9/10 2005 | |||
Genre | Jazz, big band | |||
Length | 65:00 | |||
Label | University of Memphis Select-O-Hits | |||
Producer | Jack Cooper[1] | |||
University of Memphis Southern Comfort Jazz Orchestra chronology | ||||
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cat # UMR 7281 | ||||
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"In This Corner…" |
Voices [2] is an initial 2007 compact disc by the University of Memphis Southern Comfort Jazz Orchestra recorded in the studio. This was their 1st full-length feature CD release since an LP recording under the direction of Gene Rush in 1987.[3][4] Since the late 1960s this group has been consistently recognized as one of the top collegiate jazz ensembles in the country recently being invited to the 2011 Jazz Education Network Convention,[5] the 2000 International Association for Jazz Education Convention, and touring Europe in 1998. Musicians from this CD went on to study with Bob Brookmeyer at the New England Conservatory of Music,[6] Indiana University, work professionally,[7][8] and teach at universities.[9][10]
Background
[edit]Voices was recorded to present a wide range of music to include tunes arranged of past University of Memphis alumni Mulgrew Miller and James Williams. Before this release the group was honored to be included on the 3 CD compilation Memphis Jazz Box in 2004 released by Ice House Records.[11] U of M Jazz Orchestra alumni include James Williams, Mulgrew Miller, Tony Reedus, Donald Brown, Bill Easley, and Bill Mobley.
Reception
[edit]Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
JazzTimes | very favorable[12] |
JazzTimes | very favorable (second review)[13] |
Jazzreview.com | [14] |
"...that the playing is so impressive and has the feeling of being effortless on what must have been rather difficult charts to master...it is the rich ensemble sound that makes this CD most memorable"
JazzTimes.com (review 2008)[12]
"Throughout Voices, the writing is quite colorful, adventurous and challenging"
JazzTimes.com (review 2009)[13]
Track listing
[edit]Track Listing:
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "In This Corner…(José Arellano)" | 4:33 |
2. | "Similau (Arden Clar/Harry Coleman, arr. George Russell, trans./edit. Jack Cooper)" | 3:17 |
3. | "Deliberation (Jeremy Shrader)" | 5:25 |
4. | "Renaissance Lovers (James Williams, arr. David Shotsberger)" | 6:33 |
5. | "Strauss’s Swing (Jeff Huddleston)" | 5:14 |
6. | "Not Tennessee Waltz (Dave Lisik)" | 7:52 |
7. | "Voices (Matt Tutor)" | 6:57 |
8. | "Longing (Michael Waldrop)" | 6:41 |
9. | "Samana (Manny Albam, arr. Bob Curnow)" | 4:46 |
Total length: | 65:00 |
Recording sessions
[edit]- April 15, 2004 at the University of Memphis, Studios A/B[15] Jon Frazer and Jeff Cline - engineers
- April 9/10, 2005 at Young Avenue Sound, Memphis Tennessee., Willie Pevear - engineer
Musicians
[edit]- directed - Dr. Jack Cooper
- 1st alto saxophone - Isaac Daniel, Justin Johnson
- 2nd alto saxophone - Kreston Smith, Nadra Bingham
- 1st tenor saxophone/clarinet - Cedric Mayfield
- 2nd tenor saxophone - Cameron Ross, Damian Sanchez, Bryant Lockhart
- Baritone saxophone - Eric Hughes, Justin Johnson
- Lead trumpet/flugelhorn - Jamie West, Kyle Millsap
- 2nd (Lead) trumpet/flugelhorn - Brandon Potts, Marty Bishop
- 3rd trumpet/flugelhorn - Hunter McClure
- 4th trumpet/flugelhorn - Paul Morelli, Dave Lisik
- 5th trumpet/flugelhorn - Jamaal Wicks, Paul McKinney
- Lead trombone - Andrew Earle, Tony Garcia
- 2nd trombone - Stephen Kirby, Andrew Earle
- 3rd trombone - Chris Tucker
- Bass trombone - Cecil “Buster” Harris, Lauren Watson
- Guitar - Jason Barden
- Piano - Amy Rempel
- Bass - Roy Murdock
- Drums - James Sexton on YouTube
- Adjunct Faculty member Ed Murray performs all Latin and African percussion on tracks 2, 3, 5, 8 and 9
Production
[edit]- Producer, editing: Jack Cooper[1]
- Co-jazz instructor of rhythm sections and groups for CD: Tim Goodwin
- Co-producer, mixing, editing, and additional recording: Dave Lisik
- Recording engineers: Willie Pevear, Jeff Cline and Jon Frazer
- Mastering: Mark Yoshida at Audiographic Masterworks, Memphis, TN
- Photographs: Kay Yager and Kofi Martin
- Artwork: Carol Morse and Edwin Olivera
- Manufactured: John Phillips, Select-O-Hits[16]
- Liner notes: Jack Cooper, Marvin Stamm, and Ken Kreitner
Works from the compact disc
[edit]- Strauss’s Swing is published by Increase Music, Inc./BMI (increasemusic.com)
- Not Tennessee Waltz is published by UNC Jazz Press (UNC Jazz Press)
- Samana is published by Sierra Music Publishing (sierramusic.com)
References
[edit]- ^ a b "U of M Faculty Member, bio Jack Cooper". Archived from the original on 2012-02-08. Retrieved 2011-12-05.
- ^ "The University of Memphis Southern Comfort Jazz Orchestra - Voices Album Reviews, Songs & More". AllMusic. Retrieved 18 June 2023.
- ^ Stompin Off In Memphis, The Jazz Ensembles of Memphis State University, High Water Recording Company, 1987
- ^ The group had recorded tracks for several sampler CDs/demos from 1987-2007
- ^ "JEN Conference Program". Jazzednet.org. Retrieved 18 June 2023.
- ^ "Untitled Document". Matttutor.com. Retrieved 18 June 2023.
- ^ [1] [dead link ]
- ^ "U.S. Coast Guard Band". Uscg.mil. Retrieved 18 June 2023.
- ^ "New Zealand School of Music". Victoria University of Wellington. Retrieved 18 June 2023.
- ^ "Amy Rempel, Ball State University". Cms.bsu.edu. Retrieved 18 June 2023.
- ^ "Bags by University of Memphis Southern Comfort Jazz Orchestra - Track Info". AllMusic. Retrieved 18 June 2023.
- ^ a b "JazzTimes". Jazztimes.com. Retrieved 18 June 2023.
- ^ a b "JazzTimes". JazzTimes. Retrieved 18 June 2023.
- ^ "Thomas R. Erdmann". Jazzreview.com. Retrieved 18 June 2023.
- ^ [2] [dead link ]
- ^ "Select-O-Hits, Inc". Selectohits.com. Retrieved 18 June 2023.
External links
[edit]- Voices at Discogs
- Voices at All Music Guide