Voices (U of Memphis album) explained

Voices
Type:studio
Artist:University of Memphis
Southern Comfort Jazz Orchestra
Cover:UMSCJO Voice CD cover.jpg
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]
Prev Title:The Memphis Jazz Box (compilation)
Prev Year:2004
Next Title:Out of the Bluffs
Next Year:2009
Misc:cat # UMR 7281

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

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

"...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)

"Throughout Voices, the writing is quite colorful, adventurous and challenging"

JazzTimes.com (review 2009)

Track listing

Track Listing:

Recording sessions

Musicians

Production

Works from the compact disc

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: U of M Faculty Member, bio Jack Cooper . 2011-12-05 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120208062930/http://www.memphis.edu/music/bios/cooper_jack.php . 2012-02-08 . dead .
  2. Web site: The University of Memphis Southern Comfort Jazz Orchestra - Voices Album Reviews, Songs & More. AllMusic. 18 June 2023.
  3. Stompin Off In Memphis, The Jazz Ensembles of Memphis State University, High Water Recording Company, 1987
  4. The group had recorded tracks for several sampler CDs/demos from 1987-2007
  5. Web site: JEN Conference Program. Jazzednet.org. 18 June 2023.
  6. Web site: Untitled Document. Matttutor.com. 18 June 2023.
  7. http://www.glennmillerorchestra.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8&Itemid=8
  8. Web site: U.S. Coast Guard Band. Uscg.mil. 18 June 2023.
  9. Web site: New Zealand School of Music. Victoria University of Wellington. 18 June 2023.
  10. Web site: Amy Rempel, Ball State University. Cms.bsu.edu. 18 June 2023.
  11. Web site: Bags by University of Memphis Southern Comfort Jazz Orchestra - Track Info . AllMusic. 18 June 2023.
  12. https://archive.today/20121212154659/http://www.memphis.edu/music/academics_new/rectec_facilities.php
  13. Web site: Select-O-Hits, Inc.. Selectohits.com. 18 June 2023.

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