Leader Dan McMillion toured with Woody Herman. And it is no secret that Maynard Ferguson has been an influence on Dan both as a trumpet player and as a leader.
The Dan McMillion Jazz Orchestra was nominated for a 2002 Grammy for its Got the Spirit CD. Selections include: You Got It, People, Norwegian Wood, Saturnian Sleighride, Dolphin Dance, The Spirit Of St. Frederick, Change Up, Maria, and The Last Dive.
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