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University of Kentucky Jazz Ensemble: Dialogues

by Jim Santella
January 1, 1999

Directed by saxophonist Miles Osland, the University of Kentucky’s Jazz Ensemble performs a varied program of big band arrangements. The leader performs Gary Foster’s Latin ballad “Tesoro" on alto sax with subtle accompaniment from his charges. They work together well as a team and Osland demonstrates that he is a superb artist. He performs “Take Me ...

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We Don't Need No Stinkin' Rhythm Section!

By University of Kentucky

Label: Sea Breeze Jazz
Released: 1998

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University of Kentucky Mega-Sax Quartet: We Don't Need No Stinkin' Rhythm Section!

by Jack Bowers
November 1, 1998

The Mega–Sax Quartet employs no rhythm section, but does use percussion on Mike Mower’s “Folly” and Paquito D’Rivera’s “ Monk–Tuno,” and — I loathe being the one to have to say this — would benefit enormously from the presence of a rhythm section, stinkin’ or otherwise. As an exercise in saxophone virtuosity, these concert/studio dates from ...