Strength In Numbers

GRAMMY FINALIST: Critically acclaimed, (2008) Grammy Finalist, band leader, arranger, composer and trombonist, Pete McGuinness has become the dynamic performer that you'd expect to rise out of NYC! A jazz orchestra's strength comes from the abilities of each of its many members. As the leader of his own big band for over seven years now, Pete McGuinness has been fortunate to be able to write music for an excellent array of New York jazz musicians. Like the image of a flock of birds seen on the cover of this CD, the members of McGuinness' group act as a wonderful and graceful unit for this - his 2nd big band CD (fourth as a leader) Strength In Numbers. TRACK LISTING: 1. The Send-Off (in memory of Bob Brookmeyer) 2. What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life' 3. Trixie's Little Girl (for mom) 4. The Swagger 5. Beautiful Dreamer 6. Spellbound 7. You Don't Know What Love Is 8. Nasty Blues 9. Bittersweet Pete McGuinness - composer/arranger, vocals, trombone, leader Woodwinds: Dave Pietro - alto sax 1, soprano sax, flute Marc Phaneuf- alto sax 2, flute Tom Christensen - tenor sax 1, flute Jason Rigby - tenor sax 2, soprano sax, clarinet Dave Reikenberg - bari sax, bass clarinet Trumpets: Jon Owens (split lead) Tony Kadlek (split lead) Bill Mobley Chris Rogers Trombones: Bruce Eidem (lead) Mark Patterson Matt Haviland Jeff Nelson (bass trb.) Rhythm Section: Mike Holober - piano Andy Eulau - bass Scott Neumann - drums