On The Road

Wood, Brandon; Ortega, Angie; Cruz, Ian; Bolcholz, Nick; Osland, Miles; Myers, Brad; Pascua, Denver; Barrett, Jonathan; Stafford, Will; Rice, Dieter; University of Kentucky Jazz Ensemble

“Here we have two very special bands six years removed from each other. On the Road is the culmination of music performed at three prestigious jazz festivals: The 50th Annual Elmhurst College Jazz festival, and the Montreux and North Sea Jazz Festivals. We were able to capture all of the pieces on this recording in the studio. The Elmhurst Jazz Festival music was recorded at the end of the Spring semester 2017, so we were well-polished. In 2011, prior to the European tour, we met in late June for rehearsals, recording sessions and a live “Bon Voyage” Concert.” (Miles Osland) Miles Osland has done it again. He has coached outstanding young musicians beyond technical excellence and into the realm of artistry. These Kentucky bands truly sense the essence of each piece on this recording, from the frenetic nature of Catch Me to the ooziness of Stalking to the swinging-for-the-fencesness of the opening and closing tracks. And they nuance their performances to amplify the music’s message. This is high-level music making.

Price: $14.98