The Boilermaker Jazz Band is joined by 3 guest artists: Joe Negri on guitar, Jon Erik Kellso on Cornet and Michael Hashim on Alto Sax for a great collection of swinging tunes!

19 MP3 Songs in this album (67:14) !
Related styles: Jazz: Swing/Big Band, Jazz: Traditional Jazz Combo, Mood: Fun

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In leading the Boilermaker Jazz Band for over 20 years, I have had the privilege of performing with many wonderfully talented musicians. Of course my regular âgangâ, featured on this recording, is always ready to make some hot music! They are a group of consummate professionals who travel across the globe to bring the great sound of jazz and swing to audiences everywhere, and join me in the studio with their unique talents and enthusiasm. I am always grateful for their efforts on and off the bandstand.

Along the way, the band occasionally has the opportunity to perform with a âguest starâ and over the years, we have enjoyed the company of some fantastic musicians. Playing jazz is a very personal art form- the improvisation cannot be planned, and everyone has to be on the same âteamâ for it to work. And when it does work, it is magic. We feature 3 of our friends on this recording, and each musician brings an added dimension to the Boilermaker Jazz Band ensemble.

Michael Hashim- Alto Saxophone. Based in New York City, Michael is the featured soloist with many great bands including the Harlem Renaissance Orchestra, the George Gee Orchestra, and his own Billy Strayhorn Orchestra- a tribute to the great composer from Pittsburgh. Michael brings amazing energy to his performances, which you will note here in his endlessly inventive solos, and soulful backing of the vocalists. It was fun to play off Michael on some ensemble passages as well- it felt like a conversation between two old friends!

Jon Erik Kellso- Cornet. Also based in New York City, Jon is currently a featured soloist with Vince Giordanoâs Nighthawks, has appeared on âPrairie Home Companionâ and can be heard on the sound tracks of âThe Aviatorâ and âBoardwalk Empireâ among others. Jon Erik is one of the most sought after âtrad jazzâ performers and has made numerous recordings. Jon Erikâs sparkling tone is one part New Orleans, and one part Harlem- a truly tasty combo!

Joe Negri- Guitar. What need be said about the âHandymanâ? Like many other people of my generation, I grew up knowing Joe as the Handyman on the Mr. Rogerâs Neighborhood program (where I not only heard Joe play the guitar, but also the great Johnny Costa on the piano!). It is a thrill and an honor to have Joe record with my band. A true jazz legend, Joe continues to teach and perform a full schedule (jazz musicians donât retire!!) and adds his beautifully lyrical guitar to this recording.

I hope you will enjoy hearing these sessions as much as we enjoyed recording them.

Paul Cosentino, Leader, clarinetist.
Boilermaker Jazz Band