Assimilating the sounds of jazz's greatest composers to masterfully create a voice all his own, the veteran composer, alto saxophonist and band leader takes his Washington, DC-based big band through a tradition-drenched yet thoroughly modern set of original compositions. Along with special guest, the mighty Eddie Daniels, Williams and the band not only prove that Big Bands are 'alive and well,' but also exciting, creative and inspired. Former Music Director of the U.S. Navy Commodores, Williams has also been a member of the Afro Bop Alliance, The Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra, and the famed One O'Clock Band from North Texas State.
Steve Williams & Jazz Nation is:
STEVE WILLIAMS main instigator, lead alto, clarinet, flute
SAXES:
JOE HENSON alto, clarinet, flute
LUIS HERNANDEZ tenor, clarinet and flute
JOHN DESALME tenor, clarinet and flute
SCOTT SILBERT bari, bass clarinet, clarinet, piccolo
TRUMPET AND FLUGELHORN:
BRIAN MacDONALD lead
LIESL WHITAKER
JUSTIN KISOR
TIM STANLEY
TROMBONE:
JIM McFALLS lead
JAMEY WAY
DAVE PERKEL
MARK MORGAN bass
RHYTHM:
PETE McCANN guitar
HARRY APPELMAN piano
MIKE POPE bass
JOE McCARTHY drums & percussion
with special guest: EDDIE DANIELS tenor, clarinet
OA2 Records
