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Powerhouse jazz trombonist Scott Whitfield shows his instinct, soul and musical ability on Carl Saunders”s compositions.

Name: Scott Whitfield - New Jazz Standards Volume 2 (CD) 1
SKU: WEEC647726
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Powerhouse jazz trombonist, Scott Whitfield, shows his remarkable instinct, soul and musical ability on Carl Saunders incredibly ”crafted” musical compositions…The first in the series, Sam Most, New Jazz Standards Vol. 1, illustrated Saunders unique ability to compose memorable music…Volume 2 expands on that with the Trombone-wizardry of Scott Whitfield and a world-class rhythm section with a tremendous amount ofexperience leading the way…including jazz veteran, Peter Erskine on drums…

Selling Points: -Memorable new jazz compositions, Volume 2 from the ”pen” of Carl Saunders…here”s what Ken Poston says about Carl Saunders (Poston also penned the notes to this recording)…: ”Carl Saunders is now becoming universally recognized as one of the true giants of the art of jazz…”

-World-class musicians including Peter Erskine, drums…and featuring one of the best jazz trombonists around today, Scott Whitfield…

-Really great NEW jazz…The NEW STANDARDS……VOLUME TWO!!!

Critically acclaimed Scott Whitfield (trombonist, composer, arranger, and vocalist) is internationally recognized for his work with many contemporary big bands, including those of Toshiko Akiyoshi, Johnny Mandel, Clare Fischer, Bill Holman, Bob Florence, and his own Scott Whitfield Jazz Orchestras (East and West).

Saunders has worked with Stan Kenton, Bobby Sherwood, Ella Fitzgerald, Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, Paul Anka, Robert Goulet, Harry James, Maynard Ferguson, Benny Goodman, Charlie Barnet, and many more and has called Scott Whitfield the great jazz trombonist he has had the pleasure to work with….