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The Captain Black Big Band (Posi-Tone, 2011)

The Captain Black Big Band (Posi-Tone, 2011)

Source: Music and More by Tim Niland

Putting together a big band in these dicey economic times is a tough proposition at best, but pianist and composer Orrin Evans is bucking the odds with this large ensemble that features tight ensemble playing and fine soloing. It is a particularly large band and this allows them to play several distinct textures and work them into the bands overall sound. The ensemble meshes nicely like a finely woven garment and everybody is on the same page throughout the album. ...

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Video / DVD

Orrin Evans and the Captain Black Big Band

Orrin Evans and the Captain Black Big Band

Source: Michael Ricci


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Performance / Tour

Orrin Evans Captain Black Big Band at Chris' Jazz Cafe on April 30, 2010

Orrin Evans Captain Black Big Band at Chris' Jazz Cafe on April 30, 2010

Source: All About Jazz

Orrin Evans brings his Captain Black Big Band to Chris' Jazz Cafe on April 30, 2010. Possible band members include bass: Eric Revis, Madison Rast, Mike Boone, Reid Anderson. drums: Donald Edwards, Byron Landham, Ralph Peterson, Gene Jackson, Nasheet Waits saxophone: Ralph Bowen, Sam Newsome, Tia Fuller,JD Allen And many more.....

Friday, April 30, 2010 Sets starting @ 8:00 PM Chris' Jazz Cafe 1421 Sansom St Philadelphia PA Info: 215-568-3131 ...

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