Here is yet another big band to
turn your head. The Interplay Jazz Orchestra is based out of Long Island, New York
and has earned high marks for its invigorating arrangements and its exciting
sound. Co-led by trumpet ace Gary Henderson and trombone maven Joey Devassy,
this sixteen-piece juggernaut presents an eleven-tune display of well crafted
musicianship and impressive arranging and solo work. Most of the tunes are
enduring standards like the title tune, "On The Sunny Side Of The
Street", as well as evergreens such as "Caravan", "Time
After Time", "Tangerine", "Invitation", and a personal
fave, "I'll Close My Eyes". Among the originals, I was most impressed
with Devassy's sensitivity on his ballad called "Broken". All in all
this CD provides further proof that there are exceptional though under
recognized players virtually everywhere.
Self-produced; 2018; times not
indicated.
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