Best Band-Axiom: Kind of a long shot here but we have produced 2 critically acclaimed albums, 2 critically acclaimed EPs, and a covers album (although that wasn't to well received). Also created and promoted a festival (Rock for the World: New Year's Eve) and are working on the second of the biannual festival slated for June/July.
Best Collaboration and Best Band-The Jazz All-Stars: What is more exciting that a jazz sextet made up of superstars from every genre of music and several huge bands. More than just a song or a single this is an entire album that allows these fantastic musicians a chance to play music they would not normally get to play. Tim hopes that this can become more than a one-off thing and intends to continue recording music as the Jazz All-Stars as long as there is interest from all involved.
Best Jazz Album-
The Jazz All-Stars "Under A Blue Moon"The Jazz All-Stars bring together a wide range of styles and sounds on their debut album. Ranging from classically influences pieces, to Latin jazz, and even funk, blues, and fusion, the "Under A Blue Moon" mixes the styles and ideas of classic jazz into a contemporary and exciting album full of great melodies and lead lines, virtuoso soloists, and in-the-pocket grooves.
Best Jazz Song- Three potential nominees, all from the Jazz All-Stars
Jazz Ain't Just Swing A Latin jazz piece. The tempo is fast, the band is tight, and the drums are insane Features a drum solo by Paul Smith, a tenor sax solo by Tim Dunn, and a guitar solo by Jon Sanford.
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Forefathers This song takes an influence from classical music. The song switches between classical motifs and swing style grooves. Features solos from James Kairiri on the doublebass, Roxy Firecracker on the acoustic guitar, and Brandon Carter on the Trumpet.
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Electroswing A modern take on classic swing. Using electric instrumentation (electric bass, electric guitar, and electric piano) classic swing styles are given a dynamic contemporary sound. Lots of great riffs and featuring solos from Xan Alexander on the electric piano, Jose Lugo on the electric bass, and Jon Sanford on the electric guitar.
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Links to Axiom Info (RP's)
Web siteIntroduction and First EP ReleaseDebut Album ReleaseSecond EP ReleaseSophomore Album ReleaseCovers Album ReleaseTim Dunn HospitalizedDunn's Surprise ShowAuto-Effect ReleaseTim Dunn Radio InterviewLinks to Jazz All-Stars Info (RP)
Jazz All-StarsEdited by user 08 March 2010 08:13:15(UTC)
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