In case you missed it, the faculty of the Texas All-Star Jazz Camp recorded a live CD this past summer. I think we've come up with a really good recording that, in the words of Kris Berg, "captures the vibe of the camp." It will include many of the favorites that received top votes from the 2002 campers, including The Chicken, 52 Short (featuring THRASCHER), Narnian Dance, Jumpin' at the Woodside and many more, including some arrangements by our newest camp faculty member, Frank Mantooth.
The CD will be available sometime in the spring of 2004, hopefully in time for the annual CCCC Jazz Festival on March 26-27. Watch this site for news of a release date and a possible "CD release party" here at the college. In the meantime, it's not too late to pre-order a copy; just send a check for $15 for one CD (or two for $25), made payable to CCCCD, to the following address:
Please include name, mailing address, quantity of CD's ordered, telephone and email.
You can also email Professor Berg for more information.
UPDATE 10/21/03: The "first final mix" is complete. Frank Mantooth was in on the production. More news soon.
UPDATE 1/20/04: Still hoping this will be done in time for the Festival; keep your fingers crossed.
UPDATE 3/22/04: Plans are now to have the CD release night during this summer's camp; everything's been sent off to the label and things are in process.
UPDATE 6/8/04: It's here! If you ordered a copy, you'll be receiving it soon. A list of titles is available on this page of Sea Breeze's website.