Jazz Articles about Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra

Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra: SRJO Live

by Jason West
September 3, 2002

Like Shackleton’s epic voyage of survival in Antarctica, one struggles to imagine the time, resources, social skill and organizational acumen necessary to lead a jazz orchestra. Even more mindboggling is the idea of stepping into the shoes of Duke Ellington, Count Basie or Jimmie Lunceford, transcribing their classic big band recordings, and performing them live on your orchestra’s debut CD.

Yet, Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra directors Michael Brockman and Clarence Acox have proven themselves up to the task with the ...