Considering hіѕ tаlеntѕ, аrrаngеr Bіll Hоlmаn hаѕ lеd rеlаtіvеlу fеw recording sessions thrоugh the уеаrѕ. This fоrmеrlу rаrе big-band set from 1958 (оrіgіnаllу on the Andеx lаbеl and rеіѕѕuеd оn CD bу V.S.O.P.) features a [More]
Maynard Ferguson Octet is an album by Canadian jazz trumpeter/trombonist Maynard Ferguson featuring tracks recorded in 1955 and released on the EmArcy label. Track listing: “Finger Snappin'” – 3:55 “My New Flame 4:09 “Autumn Leaves” [More]
AllMusic Review by Scott Yanow: The focus is on Jimmy Rowles’s piano throughout this relaxed and well-rounded reissue of an Andex session. Rowles is joined by trumpeter Lee Katzman, valve trombonist Bob Envoldsen, Bill Holman [More]
“Just Friends” (Bill Holman). The WDR Big Band directed by Bill Holman (recorded in 2000). James Moody – tenor saxophone Frank Chastenier – piano Jeff Hamilton – drums