The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra marked the 100th anniversary of Thad Jones’ birth with a live recording from the Village Vanguard. VJO is the successor to the Mel Lewis/Thad Jones big band, maintaining their every-Monday-night spot at the Village Vanguard. Click the album cover to read about the history of the project and the connection to Temple University, where this album was produced.
Dead and Co have released their first LP! It’s a two-disc set featuring songs from the 2023 tour (including two from Boulder’s Folsom Field!). The album is a premium for VIP attendees of Dead & Co’s shows at the Sphere in Las Vegas, so it might be hard to score a copy.
Vanguard Jazz Orchestra: Centennial: Music of Thad Jones
BCM&D Records
Produced & mixed by David Pasbrig; recorded by David Pasbrig & Tyler McDiarmid
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Photo: Vanguard album