The Jazz Circle
is a classic four-horn
jazz septet featuring the
bluesy, expressive vocals of
Steve Coghill. But this is no typical
vocal jazz group. There's lots of blowing
room for soloists, tightly arranged ensemble
work and nimble vocalese. The band features new
arrangements and original lyrics to classic tunes
recorded by Miles Davis, Charles Mingus, Wes
Montgomery, Wayne Shorter and Oliver Nelson.
Arranger/lyricist Steve Hoskins' "group concept"
takes a new look at the jazz master works.
Their new CD release, Joshua also features
Bill Cunliffe (piano), Mike Wade (trumpet),
Mike Sharfe (bass), Brent Gallaher
(tenor), Bill Gemmer (trombone),
Steve Hoskins (alto), Dan
Dorff (drums) and Phil
Willis (guitar).
