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Nova Jazz Orchestra: Concerto Nova & the Jazz Music of W.A. Mathieu
by Jack Bowers
The Nova Jazz Orchestra, which was founded in the twin cities of Minneapolis / St. Paul, MN, more than two decades ago and has been on an upward curve ever since, was formally introduced to the music of W.A. Mathieu--now fondly known to members of the orchestra as “Uncle Billy"--in 2011as part of the two-CD set Double Feature, Volume 2 (Tantara Productions 1127). Disc 1 featured the Stan Kenton Orchestra's fiery 1959 edition, while on Disc 2 the Nova Orchestra ...
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