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Rob Parton's JAZZTECH Big Band

Just One of Those Things

Sea Breeze Jazz SBJ 2148

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It is hard to believe that I have been putting bands together for over twenty three years! It seems like yesterday that John Laverty and I were talking about the first rehearsal and what we should be playing back in 1984.

I want to thank my family for dealing with the loud noises that are often accompanied with these projects when recording and mixing. I certainly wouldn't be able to do these projects without their support. Thanks Kristy, Mitchell, Louis, Sarah and to Joe who is serving in the California Army National Guard Infantry.

The band in its’ Chicago life has come a long way and has proved to be one of the best anywhere. What I am most proud of is the identity that has emerged. Arrangers such as Tom Matta, Tom Garling, Chris Madsen, Jim Martin, Paul McKee and our new west coast friend Don Schamber, are mostly responsible for this identity. It is the sound and personality that distinguish this band from other very good bands. In addition to the arrangements, it is the collection of musicians that also determines the personality of the band. I have been very lucky to have a core of musicians who have been playing in the band for over fifteen years! These people are my close friends who are also considered to be some of the best jazz musicians in Chicago. I am proud to have each and every one of them on the bandstand every time we play. I have to recognize Bob Frankich, Brian Jacobi and Bob Rummage who have been with me since the start of the Chicago based band and particularly Bob Rummage who has been the regular drummer since its inception in 1984.

A very special thank you to all of the High School and College bands who open for us regularly at FitzGerald’s and other concerts throughout the year. You are the future of Jazz! The music on this CD represents what I believe to be some of the finest playing we have recorded to date. I hope you enjoy it!

The Music

1. Lickety Split (5:19) composed and arranged by Tom Garling*
Mark Colby, tenor saxophone

2. Prelude To A Kiss (4:12) composed by Duke Ellington arranged by Paul McKee
Tim Coffman, trombone

3. Heads Up (4:47) composed and arranged by Tom Garling*
Tom Garling, trombone; JoAnn Daugherty piano soloist

4. Infant Eyes (5:29) composed Wayne Shorter arranged by Paul McKee
Rob Parton, flugelhorn and 1st trumpet

5. Black Nile (5:23) composed by Wayne Shorter arranged by Paul McKee
Mark Colby, tenor sax; Tom Garling trombone

6. Joy Spring (4:09) composed by Clifford Brown arranged by Tom Matta
Terry Connell, trumpet

7. You’ve Changed (5:51) composed by Carl Fischer arranged by Frank Mantooth
Rob Parton, trumpet and flugelhorn

8. It Might As Well Be Spring (6:33) composed by Rodgers and Hammerstein
arranged by Don Schamber Bob Frankich alto sax; Tom Garling, trombone

9. I’ll Close My Eyes (5:15) composed Billy Reid and lyrics by Buddy Kaye arranged by Don Schamber.
JoAnn Daugherty piano soloist

10. Just One of Those Things (4:51) composed by Cole Porter arranged by
Chris Madsen, Mark Colby, tenor saxophone

11. It Never Entered My Mind (4:39) composed by Lorenz Hart and Richard Rodgers
arranged by Tom Matta
Tom Matta, bass trombone

12. Knee Deep In Rio (7:53) composed and arranged by Tom Garling
Mark Colby, tenor sax; Tim Fox, bass; Kirk Garrison, improvised trumpet solo; Tom Hipskind, drums; Rob Parton, high trumpet

* Commissioned as part of "The Commission Project" for the Roosevelt University CCPA Jazz Orchestra.

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Rob Parton's JAZZTECH Big Band • Just One of Those Things
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