There are few sounds in jazz more appealing than that of a big fat unit comprising around 17 musicians, well drilled, swinging, and with star solo improvisations on top. The 46th Hot Box celebrates some of those sounds with a mix of familiar and unfamiliar, including The New Irish Jazz Orchestra, whose formerly unpublished pieces from live concert performance are featured here. Also sit back and enjoy two wonderful tracks from Fred Hersch’s brand new album - a significant departure for him - with the WDR Big Band under the direction of the multi-award winning arranger Vince Mendoza.
We are still seeking recordings by Irish pianists, so if you know of any, let us know. The Hot Box is released on www.jazzireland.ie every 2 weeks and can be heard on-line around the world. Tell your jazz loving friends, and talk to us direct with comments and suggestions to
Track List for The Hot Box #046 - Big Sounds
| # | Artist | Track Title | Time |
| 01 | Michel Camilo | One More Once | 00:00 |
| 02 | Fred Hersch & WDR Big Band | Begin Again | 01:50 |
| 03 | Paul Dunlea & The New Irish Jazz Orchestra | Inner Urge | 11:16 |
| 04 | The Jaco Pastorius Big Band | Wiggle Waggle | 25:54 |
| 05 | The 14 Jazz Orchestra | Armando’s Rhumba | 32:37 |
| 06 | The 14 Jazz Orchestra | Rice Pudding | 37:44 |
| 07 | The Clare Fischer Big Band | Jumping Jacks | 42:26 |
| 08 | Fred Hersch & WDR Big Band | Song Without Words | 50:34 |
| 09 | Paul Dunlea & The New Irish Jazz Orchestra | Corner Tree | 56:18 |
