Orrin Evans and The Captain Black Big Band
The influence of the late playwright and educator Donald Evans has always loomed large over the Captain Black Big Band. Pianist and bandleader Orrin Evans named the band for his father’s brand of […]
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Inner Agent
This recording is a natural continuation of what we began with “BOOM”. There are more risks taken and more trust present in the performances. Like any successful team, the members of this quintet are often willing to risk failure knowing that they can depend on the support of their teammates to provide a soft landing.
Leap and the net will appear.-John Burroughs
Jersey Cat
BOOM!-Available now
“Boom!” goes the dynamite, as trombonist David Gibson explodes strongly back onto the scene with a quintet date featuring trumpeter Josh Evans, pianist Theo Hill, bassist Alex Claffy and drummer […]
Swing Makes You Happy! featuring the compositions, arrangements and transcriptions of David Gibson
Personnel: Hilary Gardner-vocalist John Dokes-vocalist Ed Pazant-alto sax Michael Hashim-tenor sax Tony Lustig-baritone sax Andy Gravish-trumpet Freddie Hendrix-trumpet David Gibson-composer,arranger,trombone Steve Einerson-piano Marcus McLaurine-bass Willard Dyson-drums George Gee-bandleader
Mother’s Touch
The Soulygamist
Grace Gift
End of the Tunnel
Red Light
DG appears on “Blue Patrol”
Going Somewhere
David Gibson-trombone, producer Michael Dease-trombone James Burton-trombone Rick Germanson-piano Dwayne Burno-bass Dion Parson-drums
