Description
A word from Sherrie Maricle: To celebrate and capture this noteworthy band milestone, I wanted to do a “live” recording (there’s nothing like it!) in a place I love, and I love Dizzy’s Club. We’ve played there every year since they opened, and it feels like home. Selecting the music was a formidable challenge, but I decided to feature both band and fan favorites; some we’ve recorded before, and others we have not, but each arrangement is a treasured staple of our prolific library. Since we’ve been blessed to share the stage with many of music’s most iconic jazz vocalists, gifting us with some of our most memorable performances, I invited vocalist Sue Giles to join us in tribute to those remarkable collaborations. Thank you for listening!
TRACK LISTING
Something’s Coming – Composed by Leonard Bernstein/Stephen Sondheim; Arranged by Michael Abene
In a Mellow Tone – Composed by Duke Ellington; Arranged by Dennis Mackrel
Here’s to Life – Domposed by Artie Butler; Arranged by David Hazeltine; Revised by Leigh Pilzer; Featuring Sue Giles, vocalist
I’m Gonna Go Fishin’ – Composed by Duke Ellington; Arranged by Richard Shemaria
Every Day I Have the Blues – Composed by Pinetop Sparks and Memphis Slim; Arranged by Scott Whitfield; With Sue Giles, Vocalist
I Feel Pretty – Composed by Leonard Bernstein/Stephen Sondheim; Arranged by Ellen Rowe
Three Sisters and a Cousin – Composed by Stanley Kay; Arranged by John Labarbera
A Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald – Arranged by Tommy Newsom; Revised by Sherrie Maricle; With Sue Giles, Vocalist
- The Object of My Affection – Composed by Jimmy Grier and Pinky Tomlin
- How High the Moon – Composed by Morgan Lewis/Nancy Hamilton
- Stompin at the Savoy/Undecided – Composed by Ernest Sampson and Charles Shavers/Sid Robins
- A Tisket, A Tasket – Composed by Ella Fitzgerald and Van Alexander
- Oh, Lady Be Good – Composed by George and Ira Gershwin
Inka Dinka Doo – Composed by Jimmy Durante; Arranged by Tommy Newsom
Airmail Special– Composed by Charlie Christian/Benny Goodman/Jimmy Mundy; Arranged by Sherrie Maricle
TRACK SAMPLES
Something’s Coming
In A Mellow Tone
Here’s to Life
I’m Gonna Go Fishin’
Every Day I Have the Blues
I Feel Pretty
Three Sisters and a Cousin
A Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald
Inka Dinka Doo
Airmail Special