“…mesmerizing and memorable versions of Wizard of Oz tunes w/ a couple of originals thrown in that fit perfectly”

Performing with the likes of Al Hirt, Pete Fountain, Erich Kunzel, Shirley Jones, Peter Nero, Kevin Mahogany, and Wycliffe Gordon to name a few, Harry Watters’ reputation is quickly on the rise as THE up and coming young trombonist to watch…Love Songs showcases this extreme talent. This musical journey covers familiar roads, but with a different vehicle. Hopefully you and yours will find your favorite love song here; some old, some borrowed, some blue, but all great music played by a wonderful trombonist.

Multi-talented, Grammy-Award-winner Bob Florence has garnered national and international acclaim as a jazz composer, arranger, band-leader, keyboardist, accompanist and educator.

This recording has it all – a great band, exuberant vocalist and a superb guest artist all performing great tunes arranged in a refreshing and exciting manner. Cole Porter unwittingly provided jazz artists with wonderful material for creative expression in so many forms. His music attracts audiences on multiple levels, and continues to provide musicians and listeners alike with a seemingly infinite number of melodic purposes and possibilities yet to be discovered. In this recording, a talented ensemble pays a fitting tribute to the man and the music.

Matrix was a major jazz fusion group of the 70s. This cd marks their return-stronger than ever!

Classically trained 5th generation musician began composing original music at the age of 12. His style of writing and playing blends jazz, world folk traditions, Eastern, and European classical traditions, which all can be heard on this feel-good CD.

If you love solo trombone and like hearing it in different settings, then you’ll love this sound feast!

This is a happy and often moving collection…splendid throughout…chops are flying everywhere. — Jazztimes

In this recording Boston Brass has teamed up with the legendary jazz recording genius Rudy Van Gelder.

The clever arrangements and the band’s enthusiasm make this eccentric effort…a success. — Scott Yanow, Cadence

This is a happy and often moving collection…splendid throughout…chops are flying everywhere. — Jazztimes

Multi-talented, Grammy-Award-winner Bob Florence has garnered national and international acclaim as a jazz composer, arranger, band-leader, keyboardist, accompanist and educator.