Let The Good Times Roll
Vegas, 2025
8/10
Listen to Let The Good Times Roll
A massive ensemble that collects the many efforts of the students, faculty and guest artists throughout the 2023-2024 school year, the winds, brass, and rhythm section of the University Of Nevada, Las Vegas Jazz Ensemble come together for 12 very involved selections.
The booming title track opens with Clint Holmes’ soulful and smooth pipes alongside the frisky drums and bright trumpets, and “Chinoserie” follows with the animated saxes amid the swift keys and a whole lot of melody.
Moving into the middle, “Check Up” is full of lively vibes courtesy of Amy Crosley that suit the spirited sax and thoughtful climate, while “The Night Has A Thousand Eyes” is textured playfully thanks to the softer moments and busier bouts of horns.
Landing close to the end, “I’m Getting Sentimental Over You” allows for the trombones to shine via the timeless Big Bang ideas, and “Finale (For Katie Charlotte)” exits with a mesmerizing and dizzying quality thanks to the many players and rock fueled moments of first rate jazz.
There’s plenty of exceptional guests artists in attendance, i.e. Kenny Rampton, Naomi Mauro and Isrea Butler, plus others, and it helps make for an exceptional performance and an aptly titled listen.
Travels well with: Pony Boy All-Star Big Band- This Is Now; Doug Ferony- Alright Ok You Win