| Label: CALA Catalog: CACD77011 Format: CD Claire Martin, Hohn Horler, Jaqui Hicks and many othersNigel Waddingtion, arranger Music of Big Band, Orchestra and Soloists London-bases arranger Nigel Waddingon presents original works and arrangements, all featuring some top British jazz names such as Claire Martin, Hohn Horler, Jaqui Hicks and many others. Using the resources of everything from a solo piano to full big band with added orchestral string and winds, Nigel produces a fascinating array of sounds and tone-colours, in tracks ranging from impressionistic ballads to full-ahead funk. Here's some captivating new big band/orchestral music, arranged and crafted-and mostly composed-by the exquisite and finely-honed pen 'n ear of Nigel Waddington. Where Has He Been? If in the woodshed as I surmise, then it's time he was out and about. - Mike Gibbs |