New Talent Jazz Orchestra

New Talent Jazz Orchestra: The Sound Of New York Jazz Underground

by Mark F. Turner
February 27, 2005

Albeit a microcosmic view of the current New York jazz scene, the music and musicians on this double CD display a vivid representation of the artistry, vision, and intent of the Fresh Sound New Talent label, which celebrated its tenth anniversary. Recorded in four hectic days in the fall of 2003, the project showcases eight contemporary music composers directing a newly formed “New Talent Jazz Orchestra"? made up of more than forty musicians with names like Ben Monder (guitar), Miguel ...