Maria Schneider (born 27 November 1960) is an American composer and big-bandleader.
ALLEGRESSE was nominated for the 2001 Grammy Award for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album.
Similar in nature to the lush, orchestral jazz work of J.J. Johnson and Gil Evans, Schneider here conducts a large group in a suite of detailed and neo-classical pieces. By turns sentimental ("Nocturne") and carefree ("Hang Gliding"), it is a largely satisfying effort.
01. Hang Gliding
02. Nocturne
03. Allegresse
04. Dissolution
05. Journey Home
06. Sea Of Tranquility
*2000 Enja Records | ENJ-9393 2
Personnel:
Tim Ries - soprano, clarinet, flute / alto flute
Charles Pillow - alto / soprano saxes, clarinet, flute, piccolo, oboe / English horn
Rich Perry - tenor sax / flute
Rick Margitza - tenor / soprano saxes and flute
Scott Robinson - baritone / bass saxes, clarinet / bass clarinet, flute / alto flute
Tony Kadleck - trumpet, piccolo trumpet and fluegelhorn
Greg Gisbert - trumpet and fluegelhorn
Laurie Frink - trumpet and fluegelhorn
Ingrid Jensen - trumpet and fluegelhorn
Dave Ballou - trumpet and fluegelhorn
Keith O'Quinn - trombone
Rock Ciccarone - trombone
Larry Farrell - trombone
George Flynn bass - trombone
Ben Monder - acoustic and electric guitar
Frank Kimbrough - piano
Tony Scherr - acoustic and electric bass
Tim Horner - drums
Jeff Ballard - percussion
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