"Collage" CD

Bryan English presents highlights of the bass trombone repertoire that crosses over between classical and jazz. From well-established standard pieces to brand new premieres, this recording offers a wide range of music by several different instrumental ensembles. *Included is the only commercially available recording of the Thom Ritter-George Concerto with full orchestra!

Track Listing: 1-3. Concerto for Bass Trombone and Orchestra [Chris Brubeck]; 4. Slow Boil [Michael Thomas Benoit]; 5-6. Deux Danses [Jean-Michel Defaye]; 7. Milanthian [Dusty Dan Clayton]; 8. Chega No Swing [Seu Jorge, arr. Bryan English]; 9. Elements [Bryan English]; 10. Concert for Bass Trombone and Orchestra [Thom Ritter-George]

featuring: Mark Stamper, piano; Stockton Helbing, drums; Billy English, drums; the Shawnee/OBU Community Orchestra, Dan Foose, bass; Arthur Busby, violin; Hsinyi Wang, cello; Jessica Koebbe, piano; Michael Benoit, percussion; Courtney Winslett, alto sax;

Brass Fusion: Trumpets: Brian Standridge, James Warden, James Sims, Rich Harris; Horns: Mark Houghton, Becky Cotton, Katie Walden, David Lesser; Trombone: James McNair, John Allen, Barney McCollum (bass); Tuba: Vurl Bland; Conductor: Bryan English