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Big Band Jazz - Seattle's Jim Cutler Jazz Orchestra

The Jim Cutler Jazz Orchestra

Jamco Music and Pony Boy Records are pleased to announce the release of the debut CD of the Jim Cutler Jazz Orchestra In Progress. The CD consists of 13 tracks, featuring six originals and one arrangement by Jim and six originals by Daniel Barry.

"The Jim Cutler Jazz Orchestra has developed into a solid ensemble. Cutler's music is confident, swinging and exuberant and extends the modern tradition. It all comes together here."
- Jim Wilke, Jazz After Hours, PRI and Jazz Northwest, KPLU

"This three-year-old ensemble shows Stan Kenton muscle..."
- Downbeat Magazine

The Jim Cutler Jazz Orchestra

In the tradition of the top jazz clubs around the world, the Jim Cutler Jazz Orchestra brings a house big band to the stage at Seattle's Tula's Restaurant. Formed in January of 2004, the Jim Cutler Jazz Orchestra features top Northwest musicians, performing music written by band members, Northwest composers, and classic material that isn't performed enough, including works by Gil Evans, The Stan Kenton Orchestra, Maynard Ferguson, and Buddy Rich. Local composers that are regularly featured include Jim Cutler, Daniel Barry, and James DeJoie.

Audio Samples:
Mack's Place
Milky Way Mambo
Alan Weight Speaking
Get in the Game
Encontro das Aguas
Dreamcatcher

Every 2nd Sunday of each month, vocalist Kelley Johnson joins the band with her very own sultry style of jazz.

Please join us every Sunday* from 8 pm to Midnight and kick off your week in style!

For booking information, email jazzorchestra@jcutler.com.

Personnel
Saxophones
Jim Cutler (Lead Alto)
Ivan Arteaga (Alto)
Mike West (Tenor)
Paul Gillespie (Tenor)
James DeJoie (Bari)
Clark Gibson (Lead Alto, Alternate)
Richard Cole (Alto, Tenor, Alternate)
Doug Reid (Bari, Alternate)

Trumpets
Dennis Haldane (Lead)
Mike Mines
Alan Keith
Daniel Barry
Ron Barrow (Alternate)
Steve Ross (Alternate)
Chad McCullough (Alternate)

Trombones
Chuck Weise (Lead)
Steve Kirk
Nathan Vedder
Nelson Bell (Bass)
Jenny Kellog (Alternate)

Rhythm
Gregg Robinson (Piano)
Phil Demaree (Bass)
Greg Williamson (Drums)
Chris Monroe (Drums, Alternate)
Peter Kok (Piano, Alternate)
David Pascal (Bass, Alternate)
Chris Symer (Bass, Alternate)

The Jim Cutler Jazz Orchestra

*Some Sundays may have special events booked. Please contact Tula's at 206-443-4221 for reservations and to confirm performance dates and times.