Jazz Ensemble One

Jazz Ensemble One: Sphinx

by Dave Nathan
June 1, 2001

Northern Arizona University has long had a respected jazz program. Now under the leadership of jazz bassist, Joel Di Bartolo their latest release for Sea Breeze incorporates modern jazz figures into the band's arrangements that grab the attention and imagination of these young jazz students. You can tell that they are captivated with this music by their ensemble playing but especially by the solo work. There's the extended solo by Jeff Giroux on an in depth exploration of Horace Silver's ...