Voices
Studio album by
University of Memphis
Southern Comfort Jazz Orchestra
ReleasedSeptember 4, 2007
RecordedApril 15, 2004
April 9/10 2005
GenreJazz, big band
Length65:00
LabelUniversity of Memphis
Select-O-Hits
ProducerJack Cooper[1]
University of Memphis
Southern Comfort Jazz Orchestra chronology
The Memphis Jazz Box (compilation)
(2004) 		Voices
(2007) 		Out of the Bluffs
(2009)
cat # UMR 7281
Audio sample
"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

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

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
JazzTimesvery favorable[12]
JazzTimesvery 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

Track Listing:

No.TitleLength
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

Musicians

Production

Works from the compact disc

References

  1. ^ a b "U of M Faculty Member, bio Jack Cooper". Archived from the original on 2012-02-08. Retrieved 2011-12-05.
  2. ^ "The University of Memphis Southern Comfort Jazz Orchestra - Voices Album Reviews, Songs & More". AllMusic. Retrieved 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. ^ "JEN Conference Program". Jazzednet.org. Retrieved 18 June 2023.
  6. ^ "Untitled Document". Matttutor.com. Retrieved 18 June 2023.
  7. ^ [1] [dead link]
  8. ^ "U.S. Coast Guard Band". Uscg.mil. Retrieved 18 June 2023.
  9. ^ "New Zealand School of Music". Victoria University of Wellington. Retrieved 18 June 2023.
  10. ^ "Amy Rempel, Ball State University". Cms.bsu.edu. Retrieved 18 June 2023.
  11. ^ "Bags by University of Memphis Southern Comfort Jazz Orchestra - Track Info". AllMusic. Retrieved 18 June 2023.
  12. ^ a b "JazzTimes". Jazztimes.com. Retrieved 18 June 2023.
  13. ^ a b "JazzTimes". JazzTimes. Retrieved 18 June 2023.
  14. ^ "Thomas R. Erdmann". Jazzreview.com. Retrieved 18 June 2023.
  15. ^ [2] [dead link]
  16. ^ "Select-O-Hits, Inc". Selectohits.com. Retrieved 18 June 2023.

External links

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