{"product_id":"amstel-jazz-ensemble-first-state-blues-cd","title":"Amstel Jazz Ensemble - First State Blues (CD)","description":"\u003ch1\u003eFaculty of the Univ of Delaware display top-notch artistry on impressive outing guided by Clifford Brown's music, sprinkled with impressive originals!\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Amstel Jazz Ensemble consists of faculty members of the University of Delaware. Named for the street in Newark, DE on which the music building can be found, this is the first released album of the group, which has been in existence for decades - Guided by Clifford Brown's compositions, sprinkled with impressive originals, these 'dudes' got something to say!\u003cbr\u003eGENRE: Jazz\/Ensemble \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCOMPOSERS: Clifford Brown, David Bozenhard, Todd Groves, Miles Brown, Tom Palmer, Robert C Currie, Anthony J Loudis \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTodd Groves- soprano, alto, tenor saxophones, flute\u003cbr\u003eBruce Tychinski- trombone\u003cbr\u003eDave Bozenhard- guitar\u003cbr\u003eMiles Brown- bass\u003cbr\u003eTom Palmer- drums and piano\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne of jazz's giants, Clifford Brown, was born and raised in Delaware's largest city, Wilmington so it seemed natural and compelling to honor Brown's legacy and the state in which he was born as a theme guiding the music on this album. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJoy Spring, Brownie Speaks, Tiny Capers- by Clifford Brown. No tribute to Delaware would be complete without playing its greatest jazz musicians' compositions! Arranged by various members of the band.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhitecaps- by Dave Bozenhard. The tune attempts to capture the vibe of the dynamic ocean at night and the worlds contained within, off shore of any of Delaware's famous beaches.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsers of This Room- by Todd Groves. Inspired by some posted signs in the UD classrooms instructing what to, and NOT to do.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrandywine- by Miles Brown. Named in honor of the creek and beautiful area in Northern Delaware. A contrafact on another famous tune! BMI\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo Footprints- by Tom Palmer. Tom is an avid runner and the tempo matches his ideal pace through the streets and trails of Newark.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFirst State Blues- by Todd Groves. Written in honor of the great state of Delaware! The melody references tunes written by other Delaware jazz musicians.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou'll Never Have More Time Than You Do Now- a collective improvisation by the group. The title refers to wisdom passed from teacher to student as they discuss life as college student, and the responsibilities of adulthood after graduation. Moral: get in the practice room!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhite Clay Creek- by Tom Palmer. Another beautiful scenic area very close to the UD campus.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUD Alma Mater- by Robert C. Currie \u0026amp; Anthony J. Loudis, arr. Tom Palmer. 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