STEVE CANNON AND THE BLOW HARD BIG BAND: Full Blown

Steve Cannon and the Blow Hard Big Band

Full Blown

© 2006 brocan records (837101176200)

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from beautiful ballads and envigorating sambas to contemporary favorites and screaming straight ahead jazz, this pacific northwest all star line up will stand you up, sit you back down, and bring you to the edge of your seat with excitement.

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Trumpet playing Band leader and recording artist Steve Cannon has assembled a group of the finest jazz musicians in the Pacific Northwest United States and takes you on an emotional journey through the many personalities of the modern day Big Band. Beautiful ballads, invigorating sambas, contemporary favorites, and screaming straight ahead jazz. This "Full Blown" big band will take you to new heights and leave you with a warm, fuzzy afterglow.

With a noticeable emphasis on upper brass and arrangements by nationally acclaimed arranger/composer Tom Kubis, Steve along with his multi talented line up of screamers and soloists will give you a new found love and renewed interest in Big Band Jazz.

This is not your grandpa's Wednesday night rehearsal band. It's serious, balls to the wall energy. Sit down, buckle up, and get ready for the ride of a lifetime.

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  • full blown
    author: james dunn

    absolutely fabulous.truly "full blown".as a scottih grandad,this just blew me away.a fine example of how modern jazz big bands have moved,since herman/kenton/rich etc.

  • Tight, swinging big band that deserves to be heard more.
    author: Richar Wheatley

    Don't think you could have opened with a better number, sets the C.D. on track. Nice to see a band that appreciates Tom Kubis arrangements, the sections sound particularly tight. However my favorite track has to be Teach Me Tonight.

  • As a trumpet player, I'm always looking for new sources of inspiration
    author: Jeff Strahlem

    As a trumpet player, I'm always looking for new sources of inspiration. I've found it here! Steve has it all, big sound, range, style! It sounds like Steve had a blast making this CD. The band swings its butt off! Can't wait for the next CD release.

  • Wonderfully produced, great sounds, tight band
    author: mark williams

    I have heard Steve play in a variety of different settings and he is always great...but The Blow Hard Big Band setting is where Steve really lets it go. This is as good a Jazz album as anyone might find anywhere, with any players. These guys sit right in the groove and show off a bit when the time comes. One of the best Cd's I have bought is the past few years!

  • Excellent big band jazz album. Great selection of songs.
    author: John DiMartino

    The CD is comprised of great big band jazz selections, and performances. The arrangements and solos are very tastefully done. I especially enjoyed the rhythm section's tight playing, and energy. Overall, it's a great compilation of big band jazz.

  • Prepare to hear a Big Band that will knock your socks off.
    author: JavaMan -Tim Taylor

    This is a CD of music that is going to make you smile! The arrangements by Tom Kubis are superb. The musicians are top drawer and the band plays tight together. Steve Cannon has a wonderfully clean sound to his playing that makes me grateful I had the chance to hear it. I have also seen the band perform. AMAZING! You like me are gonna love this album!

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