Dave Eshelman

Dave Eshelman's Jazz Garden Big Band: Milagro's Journey

by Dave Nathan
June 1, 2001

Sea Breeze Jazz continues to be the major recorder of contemporary big band music. It's reputation for providing a venue for the best that's out there is in no way hurt by the 4th album of the San Francisco-based Jazz Garden Big Band under the leadership of Dave Eshelman. This particular release is dedicated to the life of a family friend and teacher, Milagro del Carmen Orantes.

Arrangements on this CD are Eshelman's, except for one. They feature full throated ...