Perspectives

Gary Urwin | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 16, 2000)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Sea Breeze Records
• ASIN: B00004TDO1
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #396,372 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Unknown Arranger in Dodge!, February 1, 2007

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Warren Weise (Lakeville, MN United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Perspectives (Audio CD)

So you're asking yourself, "Why do I want another big band CD by a guy I don't even know"? On paper, it might be an easy decision; 1) usual big band instrumention...well, on one track, you do hear piccolo trumpet and cello which isn't exactly out of the Glen Miller bag of tricks, 2) it's the usual mix of standards and original compostions, 3) it's the same first-call cats from the west coast that you hear on virtually every big band CD like Bergeron, Christlieb, Martin, Higgins, Henry et al and 4) who in the world is Gary Urwin? OK, so you decide to pass. The correct answer is that Gary Urwin just happens to be the freshest thing that's happened to big band composition and arranging since Bill Holman was in knickers. On almost every track, he finds very inventive and intriguing nuances that add a freshness to the big band format. Whether it is unusual voicings, both inter and intra-sectional, or rhythmic twists that catch your ear, I believe you'll thoroughly enjoy this CD. The musicianship is superb as you would expect from these stalwarts, the recording is clean and crisp and the writing is...well, it's worth writing home about. I can't see how you wouldn't enjoy this music. By the way, did I mention that it swings like crazy? Gary Urwin is a force to be reckoned with!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Big band at its Best!, February 22, 2002

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Leonard H. Levy (Westwood, NJ USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Perspectives (Audio CD)

This cd really surprised me as I had never heard of Gary Urwin. I took a chance and now I'm desparate for another masterpiece by this gifted arranger/composer. The soloists as well as the section work are superb. The man is an artist in hiding and I hope this puts him on the jazz map. It's a cd I do not get tired of listening to because with every listen,I hear so many new things that bring smiles to my ears and my heart.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Awesome writing, July 25, 2001

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Michael M. (Rosamond, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Perspectives (Audio CD)

Gary is an excellant writer and arranger. Imaginative is a word that stands out!! Exciting arranged charts with outstanding players makes this cd a can't miss and big band listening experience. Combine an ensemble of remarkable musicians with great writing chops you will surely enjoy this cd!!!!