Vida by Cassio Vianna Jazz Orchestra
"Vida" is the new album by the Cassio Vianna Jazz Orchestra, featuring Vianna's original compositions performed by a stellar group of musicians from the Pacific Northwest and special guest Eric Marienthal.
"Vianna, a remarkable composer and arranger, leads an orchestra that is beyond reproach. Little wonder, then, that Vida stands as one of the foremost big-band albums of the year."- Jack Bowers, All About Jazz.
"It is no surprise that the musicians in the orchestra sound consistently inspired by the writing on Vida. Cassio Vianna is a talented big band arranger and composer who deserves to be much better known. Fans of modern big bands will enjoy Vida." - Scott Yanow, jazz journalist/historian.
"After listening to Cassio Vianna’s wonderful new album Vida, I am in awe of his work as a composer, arranger and conductor. Cassio was able to get a team of excellent American jazz players to sound like a Brazilian gafieira band – not a small feat, considering the grooves and syncopations that define this genre of orchestral samba. His arrangements and compositions shine brilliantly in every aspect – melody, harmony and groove. I am proud of this fellow Brazilian musician for this extraordinary accomplishment, and I hope that everyone else will enjoy this album as much as I do." - Jovino Santos Neto, Brazilian pianist & composer.
"Vida is superb in every way...musicianship, composition/arranging content, and sonic quality. Cassio not only brings his Brazilian heritage to this fine recording, but also his strong jazz swing expertise." - John La Barbera, jazz composer & arranger.
Tracklist
| 1. | Tocando a Vida | 4:28 |
| 2. | Sea-Song | 6:02 |
| 3. | Flight 962 | 7:33 |
| 4. | Unwritten Letter | 4:13 |
| 5. | Scrabble | 6:34 |
| 6. | In Her Garden | 6:56 |
| 7. | Choro for My Boys | 5:11 |
| 8. | Mistlike | 4:31 |
Credits
Produced by Cassio Vianna
All tracks composed and arranged by Cassio Vianna
PERSONNEL:
Special Guest: Eric Marienthal (alto sax)
SAXOPHONES:
Tom Bergeron
Mark Taylor
Jeff Chang
Alexey Nikolaev
Kareem Kandi
Kate Olson
TRUMPETS:
Andy Omdahl
Michael Van Bebber
Keith Karns
Carter Eng
Jared Hall
TROMBONES:
Conner Eisenmenger
Nathan Vetter
Ryan Wagner
Nelson Bell
RHYTHM SECTION:
Brian Monroney, guitar
Ben Lange, mandolin
David Lee Joyner, piano
Clipper Anderson, acoustic bass
Wagner Trindade, electric bass
Mark Ivester, drums
Jeff Busch, percussion
Scores and parts available at www.cassiovianna.com
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Cassio Vianna is an award-winning composer, pianist, and educator whose work reflects the broad range of musical and cultural influences he has received during his years of training. Born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Vianna is the Director of Jazz Studies at Pacific Lutheran University.
Read more: www.cassiovianna.com