David White Jazz Orchestra

Critical Acclaim for the David White Jazz Orchestra:"While certainly a potent horn player in his own right, White proves himself a remarkable composer whose willingness to stretch textures and tonalities without sacrificing a sense of swing might remind listeners of great ensembles like the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra."-Seton Hawkins, Hot House Jazz Magazine "White clearly knows his jazz history and strikes a perfect balance by incorporating his musical influences while defining his own progressive style."-Karl Ackermann, allaboutjazz.com "A thinking artist's approach to big band writing that comes across almost cinematic in its measured, moody approach."-Marc Meyers, Jazz Wax "White has utilized the power of the full band, the textures of the sections and that approach that never quite lets on exactly where it's going."-Donald Litman, The NYC Jazz Record "White guides his 17-member orchestra through a program of compositions that seamlessly move from extended blues strut one moment to soft-focus serenity the next.” -Aaron Cohen, Down Beat "White and the orchestra are as a rule beyond reproach. He writes tasteful melodies, and the orchestra carries out his game plan to the letter."-Jack Bowers, All About Jazz "A brass-rich ensemble that is precise and polished."-Oscar Groomes, O’s Place Jazz Newsletter "White's greatest achievement here surrounds his ability to create and manipulate momentum. Virtually every track plays on the idea of forward motion as a major design element."-Dan Bilawsky, All About Jazz "The writing is truly engaging and the delivery of the material is impeccable. White’s work shows the capabilities of a larger musician base in a modern context."-The Jazz Page Read more: