A dynamic, swinging set of big band and "Little Big Band" performances featuring newly crafted arrangements of works by jazz icon Phil Woods with the DePaul University Jazz Ensemble ... more
This is the newest album of all-original songs by Lorraine Feather, recently called "easily one of the most creative lyricists of her generation" by Ken Dryden ...more
Celebrating the 100th birthday of big band jazz leader Woody Herman the DePaul University Jazz Ensemble with drummer and Herman alumnus Jeff Hamilton ...more
The newest album by vocalist Judy Wexler, described by JazzTimes as "one of the most focused, unpretentious, no-nonsense, bop-oriented jazz singers around." ...more
L.A.6 is chiefly made up of a group of musicians based in the Los Angeles, California area who came together almost 15 years ago and continue to evolve their very unique ...more
Julie Kelly's new release, Happy to Be, offers up a feast of storytelling that draws from classic vocal jazz, bebop roots and fresh originals. Whether singing her own lyrics to the rollicking "Blues According to Orpheus" ...more
SWEET RETURN swings down to the last eighth-note, clearly placing Bob Lark and his Alumni Big Band at the top of the genre. The unparalleled swagger and precision of the band is showcased in fresh, newly ...more
This 4th album as a leader by saxophonist Steve Heckman, follows on the heels of his highly-acclaimed 3rd album, Born to be Blue (his debut on the Jazzed Media label). On this much-anticipated new release, ...more
A dynamic and brilliant performance by jazz trumpeter Randy Brecker with the acclaimed DePaul University Jazz Ensemble, beautifully captured in a "live" recording at Chicago's legendary Jazz Showcase ... more
