‘…the music all but boils over…’ -Downbeat

Since its inception in early 2006, the FAB Trio has become one of the most in-demand jazz ensembles in the Baltimore/DC area-not only as a trio, but also as a ready-made rhythm section backing various local and national jazz artists. Individually, each of these three musicians is a master. As a trio, the group is unsurpassed as a powerful, grooving, fine-tuned instrument.

‘well-conceived recordings of big band classics, but with a new and friendly face. ‘This band can swing with the best of them’ From the original concept, to the last note of the final record session, the band is true to the spirit and essence of big band jazz. This CD is a rare gift of good taste along with fresh harmonic structures and a marvelous group of soloists’ -Sammy Nestico

The passion with which Bobby Floyd plays piano, organ, and keyboard is the result of his natural ability, his love of music, and years of practice. Whether performing jazz or gospel, as a soloist or with a big band, his music is unique and inspirational. Floyd has performed extensively in the US and beyond, sharing stages with the likes of Ray Charles, Dionne Warwick, Doc Severinson, Jeff Tyzik, Chris Howes, Spyro Gyra, Smokey Robinson, Stanley Clark, George Duke, and many more.

Jewels, the American Brass Quintet’s eighth recording for Summit Records, is a collection of six of the ensemble’s concert favorites from their celebrated, forty-seven year history. Embraced by brass enthusiasts and audiences worldwide, these highlights of the ABQ repertoire include accessible, colorful works from earlier decades by Osvaldo Lacerda, William Lovelock, and Vittorio Rieti, along with recent gems by Clint Needham, Steven Sacco, and David Sampson.

Bill Holman wrote these charts over twenty years ago for saxophonist Ted Richardson, but the arrangements were never recorded. Recently, Richardson approached Carl Saunders to ask if he would record these sacred scrolls. Playing with some of the best players on the West Coast…from Bill Holman’s band…Saunders ignites a fire on this powerful recording of crazy-difficult Holman charts! Jazz fans and musicians worldwide have long known that Carl Saunders is one of the great trumpet players around today. He has worked with Stan Kenton, Bobby Sherwood, Ella Fitzgerald, Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, Paul Anka, Robert Goulet, Harry James, Maynard Ferguson, Benny Goodman, Charlie Barnet, and many more.

On this fourth recording from Boston-area drummer/composer Brooke Sofferman, the music is complex yet accessible, incorporating various styles of music under the guise of modern jazz.

An incredible young talent is taking charge! Will Scruggs has worked with a host of diverse artists ranging from Natalie Cole and Audrey Shakir to the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, and has shared stages with Charlie Hunter, the Dave Brubeck Quartet, and Blood, Sweat, and Tears. The band, which features some of the Southeast¯s hottest musicians, includes Chris Duarte, a preeminent blues guitarist who was voted in fourth place for Guitar World’s Best Guitarist in the Guitar World readers’ poll.

A rare journey through some of the most haunting of Carl Nielsen’s and Maurice Ravel’s output for the piano, including the latter’s Mother Goose Suite performed in a rarely-heard version for solo piano/two hands. Promises some of the very finest recorded piano sounds ever heard, due in part to a newly developed set of microphones and a very special acoustical environment. American Record Guide called Hamilton’s latest Summit release of Mozart sonatas.

The critically acclaimed versatile kick butt tenor sax of Pete Mills combines with the Monster B3 of Tony Monaco on the follow-up to the saxophonist’s critically acclaimed Summit Records debut, Art and Architecture. Mills compositions combined with the incredible energy and musicianship of the band make Fresh Spin ferociously hip! This is Hot!

Outstanding, striking the right balance between thoughtfulness and verve, planning and spontaneity…an excellent tone and the ability and temperatment to play heroically. -American Record Guide

The Masterclass Series of CDs unlocks many key fundamentals of history and style to important repertoire for each solo instrument. Artists provide essential verbal instructions and performance demonstrations based on their extensive knowledge gained through hundreds of performances worldwide.