BOB MINTZER BIG BAND - Swing Out (2008) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Bob Mintzer has led big bands off and on since the late 1970s, in addition to small groups and working as a part of the jazz fusion band the Yellowjackets. These sessions open with his colorful "'Swing Out," a forward-thinking chart in the mold of Bob Brookmeyer's large ensemble writing. "Each Day" is an upbeat number with a gospel undercurrent, while "Swangalang" is an infectious midtempo blues. Vocalist Kurt Elling once again guests on a track, writing lyrics to Lyle Mays and Pat Metheny's "Minuano," delivering a heartfelt performance followed by potent solos from Mintzer and pianist Phil Markowitz. Mintzer also finds fresh approaches with his arrangements of the standards "My Shining Hour" and the venerable "Someday My Prince Will Come." The tenor saxophonist's arrangements are first-rate throughout these enjoyable sessions. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this CD benefits the programs of the Manchester Craftsmen's Guild in Pittsburgh. by Ken Dryden
Tracklist:  
1 Swing Out  6:53
Composed By – Bob Mintzer
2 Each Day  5:42
Composed By – Bob Mintzer
3 Something Else 5:14
Composed By – Bob Mintzer
4 Swangalang  9:30
Composed By – Bob Mintzer
5 Beyond The Limit  5:30
Composed By – Bob Mintzer
6 Minuano  7:46
Composed By – Lyle Mays, Pat Metheny
Featuring, Composed By – Kurt Elling
7 My Shining Hour  7:16
Composed By – Harold Arlen & Johnny Mercer
8 Freedom Song  7:35
Composed By – Bob Mintzer
9 Someday My Prince Will Come  8:14
Composed By – Frank Churchill, Larry Morey
Credits
Alto Saxophone [Lead], Flute – Lawrence Feldman
Alto Saxophone, Flute – Peter Yellin
Arranged By, Tenor Saxophone, Flute – Bob Mintzer
Baritone Saxophone, Clarinet – Roger Rosenberg
Bass – Jay Anderson
Bass Trombone – David Taylor
Drums – John Riley
Piano – Phil Markowitz
Tenor Saxophone, Clarinet – Bob Malach
Trombone – Keith O'Quinn, Larry Farrell, Michael Davis
Trumpet – Frank Greene, Jim Rotondi
Trumpet [Lead] – Bob Millikan
Trumpet, Flugelhorn – Scott Wendholt