Jazz Articles about Matt Nowlin

Matt Nowlin Jazz Orchestra: The Good News!

by Alex Marianyi
July 27, 2011

In a world full of negative media, the Matt Nowlin Jazz Orchestra only wants to talk about The Good News!. The good news is that Chicago- based composer/conductor Nowlin does not hesitate when referencing the great big bands of the past; however, this attitude does not keep him or his soloists from exploring new territory as well. While some tracks feature stride piano introductions à la early Count Basie or saxophone ensemble playing much like the Glenn ...