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UNLV Jazz Ensemble 1: My Favorite Things

by Jack Bowers
November 10, 2026

University of Nevada Las Vegas' UNLV Jazz Ensemble 1 needs no introduction to the lion's share of contemporary jazz fans, as it has been known for years as one of the country's leading college-level big bands. The ensemble has released a number of splendid recordings, the latest of which is My Favorite Things, co-directed by David Loeb and Nathan Tanouye. Unlike those earlier recordings, however, the leaders this time have chosen to emphasize vocals (four on nine numbers) ...