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The Jazz Police: Daniel Barry -- Phantom Suite / The Music of Daniel Barry

by Jack Bowers
May 1, 2002

Not much information is given about composer / arranger / trumpeter Daniel Barry on either of these splendid albums by Seattle’s Jazz Police but that’s not really important, as his engaging music speaks eloquently enough for itself. We’ve now heard three contemporary big bands from the Seattle area and each of them has been well above the norm. And having chanced upon one superb composer / arranger in Matso Limtiako of the Emerald City Jazz Orchestra, it’s a pleasure to ...