Allegresse in Bloomington, MN

Similar in nature to the lush, orchestral jazz work of
J.J. Johnson
and
Gil Evans
,
Schneider
here conducts a large group in a suite of detailed and neo-classical pieces. By turns sentimental (
"Nocturne"
) and carefree (
"Hang Gliding"
), it is a largely satisfying effort. ~ Tim Sheridan