“Refractions” 2003 Grammy Award Nominee!
The Kim Richmond Concert Jazz Orchestra
(Origin 82413)Kim Richmond, one of the most creative composers, arrangers, performers and leaders of today. His new CD “Refractions,” using some of the best recording musicians in Los Angeles, brings this to our attention once again.
Kim says, “I am seeking a broader emotional palette for jazz. I feel that all too often jazz, especially for large ensembles, expresses only a small range of emotion - unlike classical music, which conveys a greater spectrum of feeling. Granted, with jazz you get qualities not even remotely attained with the classical idiom, i.e., rhythmatic swing and feel, and a certain exhilaration and freedom. I wouldn’t give up these qualities for the world, but what I’m still after is a wider variety of colors and emotions.”
I think he’s done it! If you are a fan of quality, and great talent, “Refractions” is THE new CD to grace your ear drums.
Selections:
- Continued Obscurity
HEAR IT! (618KB MP3)- Precious Promises
HEAR IT! (1.19MB MP3)- You Must Believe In Spring
HEAR IT! (614KB MP3)- Variations
- Franz
- Stella By Starlight
- 3 Refractions
- Tumbling Tumbleweeds
HEAR IT! (1.02MB MP3)- America The Beautiful
Personnel: Woodwinds: Jeff Driskill
Phil Feather
Glen Berger
John Yoakum
Bob CarrTrumpets/Flugelhorns: Mike McGuffey
Ron King
Steve Huffsteter
Clay JenkinsFrench Horns: John Dickson
Paul Loredo/Jean MarinelliTrombones: Bruce Fowler
Joey Sellers/Bill Tole
George McMullen
Morris Repass (bass bone)
Bill Roper (Tuba)Rhythm Section: Tom Hynes (Guitar)
Rich Eames (Piano)
Trey Henry, Ken Wild (Basses)
Ralph Razze (Drums)
Brad Dutz/David Johnson (percussion)
and of course Bob Florence (Guest Piano Solo)
