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Altamonte Springs Jazz Ensemble: Blues for the Road Father / 20th Anniversary
by Jack Bowers
Mike Arena, a purposeful gentleman and Jazz saxophonist who moved from New York to Florida more than two decades ago, believed strongly that his new home — Altamonte Springs — should have a full–time big band, and took in upon himself to establish one. The success of his formidable enterprise is underscored by the title of one of these discs, which was recorded in concert a year ago and celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Altamonte Springs Community Jazz Ensemble. ...
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