There are romantic notions tied up with jazz big bands. For a certain generation, the big band is a reminder of what popular music was during their youth, reverence for the impact and excitement the music of Glenn Miller or Tommy Dorsey brought to their young ears. Unfortunately over time, financial and logistic issues have lessened the opportunities for big bands to be heard by newer generations of jazz lovers.
Bucking this trend, trombonist/composer Alan Ferber has become one of a fresh generation of performers who have made big band writing and playing en vogue. His new recording March Sublime presents his own take on the big band tradition and advances it into the worlds of contemporary music. Sunnyside
