tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15405788.post5458466069350888217..comments2024-01-04T07:33:10.137-05:00Comments on Seldom Wrong, Never in Doubt: The Immortal 15-18 Piece EnsembleJon A. Alfred E. Michael J. Wile E. SWNIDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04595651777890086293noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15405788.post-24394949548962012102009-06-04T19:29:05.597-04:002009-06-04T19:29:05.597-04:00the big band is such a perfect synthesis of the in...the big band is such a perfect synthesis of the individual and the corporate, it serves as an excellent model for democratic society. That is if said society could reach consensus on the aesthetic. Still, of all the bands and kinds of bands I've played in, big band has been my favorite.Bryan Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06571780870560590747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15405788.post-58793372616575981692009-06-04T01:01:35.688-04:002009-06-04T01:01:35.688-04:00I don't know the groups the WSJ highlights (al...I don't know the groups the WSJ highlights (although Argue's Secret Society is on emusic so I'll probably check it out). But Maria Schneider's group is well worth checking out - I enjoy her Sky Blue album. And Dave Holland's two big band CDs are quite good as well - What Goes Around is the better of the two IMO.Jakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04168975027059805849noreply@blogger.com