John Fick

The John Fick Southern California Jazz Company Featuring Vocalist Michie Sahara: Open for Business: Jazz Jazz Jazz

by Dave Nathan
October 1, 2001

A rehearsal band out of Southern California organized by business man/trumpet player John Fick that big band label Sea Breeze has wisely decided to add to its catalogue. There aren't many recognizable names here. Fick played with both the Jimmy Dorsey and Harry James Orchestras, Jim Quam spent time with Pete Rugolo and trombonist Dave Woodley has recorded with Gary Urwin's big band. Urwin, incidentally, contributed several arrangements and was the overall supervisor for this production. Most of the players ...