That's How We Roll

Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band, a 1 8-piece jazz ensemble from Los Angeles, celebrates and personifies the best of the big band tradition with a contemporary and original sound. The Wall Street Journal calls them, Without a doubt the cleanest, sharpest, most disciplined big band going today. Through the writing genius of Gordon Goodwin, audiences around the world have enjoyed the bold, impeccable swing of this tight, agile band. On their debut Telarc release, Goodwin's witty and insightful arrangements propel the listener on a journey through a myriad of styles: Latin, blues, swing, classical and hard-hitting jazz. The Grammy-nominated band's first CD in over 2 1/2 years features 10 new Goodwin originals and Gershwin's classic Rhapsody in Blue. Special guests include Gerald Albright, Dave Koz, Eric Marienthal, Marcus Miller and Take 6. Look for tie-ins to Jazz Educators via publications, music sheet publishers and online campaigns.