Jack Quinby and his Orchestra
Beautiful Bones
Big Band Jazz by Symphonic Jazz Orchestra with Bill Watrous, Jeff Uusitalo, Stan Bock, and others that critics are calling "Excellent", "A Masterpiece", "A Winner". Rated FOUR STARS by Jazz Scene Magazine.
Jack Quinby and his Symphonic Jazz Orchestra have created "a masterpiece". In the tradition of the great Hollywood recordings, BEAUTIFUL BONES features full orchestra with big band, a ten piece antiphonal trombone choir (Coro trombones de la Americas), vocals (Shirley Nanette), and great trombone solos (Quinby, Bill Watrous, Jeff Uusitalo, Stan Bock). Other solo performers on the CD include trumpeters Rich Cooper, Paul Mazzio, and Greg Garrett, pianist George Mitchell, guitarists Dan Balmer and Leroy Critcher, drummer Carlton Jackson, saxophonists Tim Jensen, Warren Rand, and Michael Bard, and Frank Voorhees on harmonica.
Sure to be an award winner, this record is a must-have for all lovers of jazz and of the trombone. See what the critics are saying:
In the November 2006 Issue of Jazz Scene Magazine Reviewer George Fendel writes, “Beautiful Bones, Jack Quinby, leader trombone. Dundee resident and tenor horn man Jack Quinby has thrown all the ingredients into the stew, and the result is an enjoyable CD loaded with Portland-based artists. Just a few include Rich Cooper, Paul Mazzio, Stan Bock, Jeff Uusitalo, Warren Rand, George Mitchell, and on a couple of vocals, Ms. Shirley Nanette. The tunes run the gamut from pop things (Green Onions) to standards (Summetime); from Jazz fare (Caravan) to Broadway (Maybe This Time). There are 16 in all, with a few standout originals by Quinby himself. A nice bonus here is the guest appearance of trombonist Bill Watrous on The Shadow Of Your Smile. Self-produced recording, 2006; Time not indicated, * * * *.”
Pete Ellefsen, Associate Professor of Trombone at Indiana University writes, “Jack Quinby’s ‘Beautiful Bones’ is a very enjoyable CD for me to listen to. From the happy-go-lucky opening “Summertime” to Jack’s rendition of “Don’t Shoot the Hooey to Me, Louie” I had a smile on my face with my head bobbing to the beat…It is exciting to hear trombonist Jeff Uusitalo in any context and I am thrilled to get another glimpse into his artistry. Over the past 40 years, Bill Watrous has been a key link in the lineage of the lyrical trombone. It is a treat to have him included on a tune that Dick Nash made famous with Henry Mancini. Shirley Nanette’s delivery of “The Silencer” and “Maybe This Time” are so riveting that it is impossible to listen merely causally. I am thrilled to add ‘Beautiful Bones’ to my musical collection…it combines great playing with a trip down memory lane.”
Bob Steffen, DJ, KMHD 89.1 writes, “I can't express how impressed I am with Jack's new CD. As I listened to his music, I was struck with the realization that there are many selections that I can play on my radio show at KMHD. Jack expresses himself with his playing on Summertime; he shows his playfullness with his writing of Cadillac Man; he expresses his love for the trombone with his arrangement of The Shadow of Your Smile; and his quirkiness with Don't Shoot the Hooey to Me, Louie. I was also very impressed with the musicians that Jack is playing with on this CD. These are some of the greatest jazz musicians playing in Portland. Jack, I think this is a winner...and I'm not just blowin' smoke up your a**.”
Ron Babcock, Professor of Trombone at Portland State University adds, “Jack Quinby’s CD “Beautiful Bones” demonstrates a plethora of jazz stylings that make a great addition for the trombone enthusiast as well as a fine supplement to teaching style. The ensemble playing is technically clean and precise and there are some very nice solos. If I need to recommend one CD to a student who needs to hear how to play Henry Mancini, Glenn Miller, Maynard Ferguson, Count Basie and more, I won’t hesitate to recommend this one.”
Bruce Fife, Secretary/Treasurer, Local 99, American Federation of Musicians, “I have listened to the CD and it is excellent. Jack and his distinguished group have created an artistic work that promises to be a commercial success, as well”.
Personnel: Jack Quinby (trombone, bass.trombone, tenor horn, vocals, perc); Bill Watrous, Jeff Uusitalo, Stan Bock (trombones); Shirley Nanette (vocals); Carlton Jackson (drums); George Mitchell (piano, keyboards); Tim Gilson (bass); Dan Balmer, Leroy Critcher (guitars); Frank Voorhees (harmonica); Caton Lyle, Alan Plumb (percussion); Rich Cooper, Paul Mazzio, Greg Garrett (trumpets); Michael Bard (sax); Lyle Dockendorf (sax, bssn); Tim Jensen (sax, flute, bass clarinet); Warren Rand (sax); Bill Stalnaler (French horn); Linda Quinby (clarinet); Alan Juza (oboe); Jim McClennan, Robin Baldino (violins); Brian Quincey (viola); Corey Averill (cello); Jay Steele (tuba)
Jack Quinby, trombonist, conductor, contractor, educator, and composer has performed with dance bands, orchestras, chamber groups, and traveling shows. Among the artists with whom he has worked are Pat Boone, Carol Channing, Natalie Cole, Dennis DeYoung, Bob Hope, Il Divo, The Moody Blues, Rod Stewart, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Robert Goulet, The Manhattan Transfer, Mannheim Steamroller, and Joan Rivers. Shows include “The Producers”, “Sunset Blvd.”, “42nd Street”, Ice Capades, and Disney On Ice.
Jazz: Orchestral Jazz