Geoff Stradling and the StradBand - Nimble Digits (2024) [Hi-Res]

... superb. Stradling is a composer of unusual and original melodies and arrangements that are thoughtful, intelligent, and emotive. - Amazon. Los Angeles-based composer/arranger/keyboardist Geoff Stradling has spent most of his decades-long career focused on the success of other's films, TV shows and albums he's been associated with. All along, his StradBand acted as a workshop for his concepts and a collective project for many of his colleagues. With Nimble Digits, the band takes center stage, highlighting the wide breadth of the modern jazz orchestra - from the styles originated by Gil Evans, to post-Miles fusion, to Afro-Cuban and Afro-Brazilian influences. He wields his ensemble the way the best bandleaders always have, playing to individual musicians' strengths while maintaining a strong & personal harmonic, contrapuntal, and textural thematic throughout. L.A.'s musical talent pool is dozens deep at every chair, and many of it's brightest stars are here, with thirty-one musicians bringing Stradling's music to life.

PERFORMERS:
The StradBand is:

WOODWINDS:
Alex Budman, Phil Feather, Kirsten Edkins, Tim McKay,
Jeff Driskill, Dan Kaneyuki, Tom Luer, Glen Berger

TRUMPET / FLUGELHORN:
Javier Gonzalez, Kye Palmer, Barbara Laronga,
Matt Fronke, Stan Martin, Rob Schaer, Aaron Janik

TROMBONES:
Dave Richards, Erm Navarro, Lori Stuntz, Juliane Gralle
Ryan Dragon, Erik Hughes, Francisco Torres,
Scott Whitfield

RHYTHM:
Geoff Stradling, Bruce Lett, Cooper Appelt,
Ross Schodek, Adam Alesi, Kristin Olson, Michael Spiro,
Joey De Leon, Nate Werth

Tracklist:
1.01 - Geoff Stradling and the StradBand - Blue Note (6:13)
1.02 - Geoff Stradling and the StradBand - Brecker Sketch (in memoriam Michael Brecker) (7:43)
1.03 - Geoff Stradling and the StradBand - Poinciana (6:28)
1.04 - Geoff Stradling and the StradBand - Nimble Digits (5:17)
1.05 - Geoff Stradling and the StradBand - Baton Noir (4:36)
1.06 - Geoff Stradling and the StradBand - Here in Spirit (5:51)
1.07 - Geoff Stradling and the StradBand - Don't Shoot the Messenger (6:42)
1.08 - Geoff Stradling and the StradBand - Iguaçu (5:05)
1.09 - Geoff Stradling and the StradBand - Wrap Party (7:25)
1.10 - Geoff Stradling and the StradBand - Habanero (7:32)