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Tuesday June 24, 2008 The Brian Pastor Big Band In Concert At The Casino Deli 2425 Welsh Road Philadelphia, PA 19114 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM Information: This and more Brian Pastor Big Band Dates |
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Review from the International Trombone Association Journal
COMMON MEN
THE BRIAN PASTOR BIG BAND
Brian Pastor, Leader, Trombone
In chronicling the history of jazz, many writers have bemoaned the disappearance of the touring big band near the midpoint of the last century. Scores of young musicians were positively influenced upon hearing a professional big band for the first time. Fortunately this has been remedied to some degree by regional "rehearsal" bands like the Brian Pastor Big Band: seasoned professionals committed to their craft and perpetuating the art of the big band. This Philadelphia-based ensemble, formed in 1994, has obviously built a loyal following of devoted fans at the Casio Deli in Northeast Philadelphia.
COMMON MEN is a delightful assimilation of skillfully-arranged standards and original compositions. Five band members, including the leader, composed and/or arranged 11 of the 14 cuts on the recording, all executed with skill and competence. Excellent soloists are featured throughout the recording, as well.
The Brian Pastor Big Band is quite ably carrying on a rich and important tradition in America music. These musicians have created a recording in which they should take pride. In addition, they are, in a specific and important way, perpetuating an art form and tradition that deserves support. Bravo!
Tom Walker
University of Missouri-St. Louis
For Presenters:
The band has been selected as a roster artist of Pennsylvania Performing Arts on Tour. For more information visit the PennPAT site: http://www.pennpat.org/RosterArtist.aspx?id=1108
The Brian Pastor Big Band CD "Common Men" is now available from this web site and these fine stores:
| DeVoes Music 51 E. Main St. Lansdale, PA 19446 (215) 368-3395 |
Dillon Music 325 Fulton Street Woodbridge, NJ 0709 (732) 634-3399 |
AKA Music 27 N Second St Philadelphia, PA 19106-2214 2159223855 |
Applause Gift Shop Kimmel Center 260 S. Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19102 (215) 790-7177 |
Buy "Common Men" On Line:
| from Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com |
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from CD Baby: http://cdbaby.com/cd/brianpastor Note: CD Baby has substantial discounts on multiple copies |
| from Friends of Big Band website CD Shop: http://www.bigbandjazz.net |
| Sound Clips from "Common Men": Track List: (Click Title for Sample) | |
All About Jazz web site posts rave review of "Common Men" - Go to review
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Sincerely,
Brian
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