Dave Slonaker Big Band - Convergency Format:CD by how much direction and

by how much direction and energy he could convey in a single two-note melodic interval

" (Peter Korfmacher

because this album is aggressive and quite a surprise

While Verdi does not attempt to emulate the rigorous developmental processes exercised by the great quartet composers

Dave Slonaker Big Band - Convergency Format:CD by how much direction andContemporary in the best sense of the word, harmonically sophisticated yet always accessible thanks to an unswerving reliance on time honored melodies and rhythms this is big band jazz that quickens the pulse, swings hard and enhances the tradition. All About Jazz. The Dave Slonaker Big Band, coming off it's 2013 Grammy nomination for Best Large Jazz Ensemble, returns with a dazzling collection of new music celebrating the tradition, but also pushing