Albums Featuring - Phil Scarff
View the complete artist roster.
Catalog Number: Cadence Jazz Records 1205
JCAORCH: The Same ThingDarrell Katz (Composer), Phil Scarff (Tenor Saxophone), Jim Hobbs (Alto Saxophone), Taki Masuko (Percussion), Fred Ho (Baritone Saxophone), David Harris (Trombone)The Jazz Composers Alliance Orchestra remains one of the finest creative jazz orchestras in North America. This time out Fred Ho guests and the band pays tribute to Ray Charles and Willie Dixon as part of a program of six Darrell Katz originals and the words of Paula Tatarunis whose provocative commentary complements the music on three cuts. In times when people seem reluctant to take stands on important issues, this release is a breath of badly needed fresh air. Hip, thought-provoking, and outstanding music from this powerful Jazz orchestra.
Catalog Number: CJR 1153
In, Thru, and OutHiro Honshuku (Flute), Jim Hobbs (Alto Saxophone), Jeff Hudgins (Alto Saxophone), Phil Scarff (Tenor Saxophone), Hans Indigo (Baritone Saxophone), Mike Peipman (Trumpet), Keiichi Hashimoto (Trumpet), Jim Mosher (French Horn), Bob Pilkington (Trombone), David Harris (Trombone), Jim Gray (Tuba), Rebecca Shrimpton (Voice), Art Bailey (Piano), Norm Zocher (Guitar), Rick McLaughlin (Acoustic Bass), Rich Greenblatt (Vibraphone), Harvey Wirht (Drums), Taki Masuko (Percussion), Darrell Katz (Composer), Laura Andel (Composer), Warren Senders (Composer)The Jazz Composers Alliance Orchestra outdoes itself on this release, creating large music carefully detailed and with climaxes worthy of the talents of this 18-piece ensemble. Included in the program is the tribute, “Hemphill,” a 4-part opus celebrating the spirit of Julius Hemphill. A big band with big concepts executed by big talents.
Related Albums on CIMP Records
Catalog Number: CIMP 298
Celebration of the SpiritJazz Composers Alliance Orchestra, Hiroaki Honshuku, Jims Hobbs, Jeremy Udden, Phil Scarff, Hands Indigo, Mike Peipman, Keiichi Hashimoto, Jim Mosher, Bob Pilkington, David Harris, Jim Gray, Richie Barshay, Winnien Dahlgren, Soo-Jung Kae, Takaaki Masuko, Rick McLaughlin, Norma Zocher, Laura Andel, Darrell Katz, Ken Schaphorst, Warren SendersHere is an incredible combination: a big band full of exciting soloists playing the compositions of 5 composers recorded in real stereo, the CIMP way - with clarity, space and accurate dynamics. Everything about this recording will excite. You'll have to hear it to believe it. Recorded at The Tsai Performance Center at Boston University, Boston, MA October 5, 2003.