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Presenting the debut recording of Reeds & Rhythm,
a nine-piece ensemble featuring the five saxophone
and four rhythm section members of the 18-piece
Airmen Of Note.  Reeds & Rhythm has evolved over
the past few years in a rather unusual way. It began
by performing several selections during concerts as
a way of giving the brass players a short rest. Due in
part to the tremendous response received, we decided
to expand the repertoire, and in 1995 performed a
feature segment at the annual U.S. Navy Band
Saxophone Symposium held at George Mason
University. Next, we developed a dedicated saxophone
showcase for the Note's Jazz Outreach Program, which
offers clinics and workshops to musicians of all ages
throughout the nation.  As always, the arrangements
presented here by Mike Crotty are outstanding.  His
voicings and treatment of the colors, textures and
energy of this saxophone and rhythm section is
uniquely Airmen Of Note.  It is with great pride that
we present our debut recording... Reeds & Rhythm.

Pete BarenBregge
Director, Airmen Of Note

~  P E R S O N N E L ~

Woodwinds
Joe Eckert, Alto
Andy Axelrad, Alto
Pete BarenBregge, Tenor
Saul Miller, Tenor
Don New, Baritone

Rhythm
Shawn Purcell, Guitar
Wade Beach, Piano
Paul Henry, Bass
Dean Macomber, Drums

[ Recorded October 1997 ]

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Oleo  (4:45)
(Sonny Rollins)  arr. Mike Crotty
Dean Macomber, Drums