Geoff Stradling - Nimble Digits (CD)

... superb. Stradling is a composer of unusual and original melodies and arrangements that are thoughtful, intelligent, and emotive. - Amazon. Los Angeles-based composer/arranger/keyboardist Geoff Stradling has spent most of his decades-long career focused on the success of other's films, TV shows and albums he's been associated with. All along, his StradBand acted as a workshop for his concepts and a collective project for many of his colleagues. With Nimble Digits, the band takes center stage, highlighting the wide breadth of the modern jazz orchestra - from the styles originated by Gil Evans, to post-Miles fusion, to Afro-Cuban and Afro-Brazilian influences. He wields his ensemble the way the best bandleaders always have, playing to individual musicians' strengths while maintaining a strong & personal harmonic, contrapuntal, and textural thematic throughout. L.A.'s musical talent pool is dozens deep at every chair, and many of it's brightest stars are here, with thirty-one musicians bringing Stradling's music to life.

Track List:

Disc: 1

1. Blue Note
2. Brecker Sketch (In Memoriam Michael Brecker)
3. Poinciana
4. Nimble Digits
5. Baton Noir
6. Here in Spirit
7. Don't Shoot the Messenger
8. Iguacu
9. Wrap Party
10. Habanero