Ive always regarded this band as a something of a gentle giant. Originally a 16piece band with trumpets, trombones, french horns, and a rhythm section. Choir directors and college music students may join our free easy rebates program. Download the free slacker radio app and listen as long as you like. Robert murray gordon rob mcconnell, oc 14 february 1935 1 may 2010 was a canadian jazz trombonist, composer, and arranger. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. Rob mcconnell and the boss brass consists of 22 of the worlds finest musicians from toronto, canada. Recording producer and recording engineer phil sheridan.
Having recorded two recent themeoriented albums for concord jazz play the jazz classics, even canadians get the blues rob mcconnell and his valorous boss brass confront the definitive musical theme in a big band christmas. Mcconnell was an extraordinarily talented arranger, a lyrical trombonist and a bandleader with a reputation for perfection and artistic drive that made the boss brass the renowned band it became after its debut in the late 60s. I especially enjoy close enough for love with guido basso on flugelhorn. Apr 28, 2012 eugene amaro tenor saxophone, alto saxophone, flutist born september 25, 1926, was a popular canadian jazz musician and leader of his own eugene amaro quartet, and longtime member of rob mcconnell and the boss brass. For all of us that knew and worked with rob, he made our lives richer in the process.
Rob mcconnell boss brass big band play count basie favorite tickletoe by lester young 1978. With a challenging repertoire of jazz compositions and. The carols and other seasonal offerings, all expertly arranged by mcconnell, are wonderfully recited by an ensemble that is known and respected as much for its. Never got it back, so i was ecstatic to find it on cd. Rob mcconnell was born february 14, 1935 in london, ontario, canada, and died on may 1, 2010 in toronto, canada. Just friendsmel torme with the boss brass rob mcconnell duration. Mcconnell is best known for establishing and leading the big band the boss brass, which he directed from 1967 to 1999. Shop the worlds widest selection of rob mcconnell big band music, scores, parts and more. The writing is exceptional and the band plays each arrangement with a virtuoso performance. Just friends, it came upon a midnight clearsilent night instrumental, away in a manger instrumental, have you met miss jones. Canadian big band founded in 1968 by rob mcconnell, active until september 2007. Recorded at ontario place forum, toronto, canada 1980 take the a train soloists rob mcconnelltb eugene amarots guido bassofgl.
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You do understand kurt has created more than 1,100 videos for the public all free. Listen to your favorite songs from big band christmas by rob mcconnell and the boss brass now. Loved this album when it was first releasedloaned it to a student. The cd of rob mcconnell and the boss brass all in good time is an excellent example of modern big band writing and playing. Rob mcconnell and the boss brass has played to acclaim at all the major festivals around the globe.
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Rob mcconnell and the boss brass the touch of your lips. Rob mcconnell boss brass featuring lead trumpeter arnie. Rob mcconnell from wikipedia, the free encyclopedia jump to. Rob mcconnell and the boss brass atras da porta music skip to main content. Rob mcconnell born in london, ontario, mcconnell took up the valve trombone in high school and began his performing career in the early 50s performing with saxophonist don thompson edmonton, bobby gimby and fellow canadian maynard ferguson. Video the boss brass rob mcconnell and the boss brass. Eugene amaro tenor saxophone, alto saxophone, flutist born september 25, 1926, was a popular canadian jazz musician and leader of his own eugene amaro quartet, and longtime member of rob mcconnell and the boss brass. The valve trombone master and brilliant arranger formed his beloved the boss brass big band in 1968. Tribute rob mcconnell to stream in hifi, or to download in true cd quality on. Photo courtesy of the fraser macpherson estate robert murray gordon rob mcconnell born february 14, 1935, london, ontario is a canadian jazz valve trombonist, composer, arranger, music educator and recording artist. Sep 03, 2011 strollin rob mcconnell and the boss brass guitar solo by ed bickert.
This was tormes second recording with the band, his first was released in 1987. Mel torme, rob mcconnell and the boss brass is a 1986 studio album by mel torme, accompanied by rob mcconnells boss brass big band. Mcconnell was born in london, ontario and took up the valve trombone in high school. Stream ad free or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Big band christmas by rob mcconnell and the boss brass on. Baritone saxophone, 5 trumpets, 2 horns in f, 4 trombones, guitar, piano, bass, drums advanced by rob mcconnell and the boss brass.
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