Jim Cutler // Tenor Saxophone // Seattle Jazz Music

Big Band Jazz - Seattle's 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

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

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

The Jim Cutler Jazz Orchestra is available for your wedding, party, or corporate event. We'll bring the class and style that only a jazz big band can provide! For booking information, email jazzorchestra@jcutler.com.

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

Trumpets
Mike Mines (Lead)
Pete Kirkman
Al Keith
Daniel Barry
Randy Bergeson (Lead, Alternate)
Ron Barrow (Alternate)

Trombones
Chris Amemiya (Lead)
Steve Kirk
Chuck Wiese
Bill Park (Bass)
Todd Crooks (Alternate)

Rhythm
Gregg Robinson (Piano)
Phil Demaree (Bass)
Greg Williamson (Drums)
Peter Kok (Piano, Alternate)
Susan Pascal (Vibes, Alternate)
David Pascal (Bass, Alternate)
Ed Littlefield (Drums, 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.