UNLV Jazz Ensemble 1; Let The Good Times Roll

How about some feel good music? If that's your thing, you'd be well advised to check out this fun-loving big band adventure from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Complete with high spirited vocals on many tunes, this is an excellent organization worth hearing. Solos are doled out extensively and are all polished and pleasant. The selections are mostly from decades past and include “Too Close For Comfort”, “Emily”, I'm Getting Sentimental Over You”, “All Right, Okay, You Win”, and more. From the jazz neighborhood, there's Oscar Pettiford's “Bohemia After Dark” and two very rare Duke Ellington gems, “Chinoiserie” and “Braggin' N' Brass”. All told, this is a stimulating, enjoyable performance with musicianship at a high level. A great musical treat early in 2025!

Vegas Records; 2024; times not indicated