Strunkin' by Leigh Pilzer

Strunkin' is baritone saxophonist Leigh Pilzer's first recording as a bandleader. She is joined by long-time friends and colleagues from The DIVA Jazz Orchestra, the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra, and the critically acclaimed show Maurice Hines Tappin' Thru Life: Jen Krupa on trombone, Sherrie Maricle on drums, Amy Shook on bass, and Jackie Warren on piano.

The musicians' shared love and respect for straight-ahead, swinging jazz is evident throughout the CD--six original compositions by Leigh and one each by Amy and Jen--starting with the Konitz-inspired title track and continuing with the Ellingtonesque "Miss Ally in Allyworld," the blues-drenched sass of Amy's "Brag Time," the reimagined bebop of Jen's "Duel at Dawn," and more.

Tracklist

1.	Strunkin'	9:56

2.	Blue Moo	11:30

3.	Miss Ally in Allyworld	6:08

4.	Brag Time	10:33

5.	Thaddish	5:32

6.	(It's) Anyone But You	8:10

7.	Look Before You Lerp	5:36

8.	Duel At Dawn	5:38

Credits

released October 21, 2016

Leigh Pilzer, baritone saxophone
Jen Krupa, trombone
Jackie Warren, piano
Amy Shook, bass
Sherrie Maricle, drums

All composition composed and arranged by Leigh Pilzer except as noted below
Brag Time composed and arranged by Amy Shook
Duel at Dawn composed and arranged by Jen Krupa

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