Dramatic sweeping big band wonderment Henry Godfrey Orchestra – Love Finds Everyone

Dramatic sweeping big band wonderment Henry Godfrey Orchestra – LOVE FINDS EVERYONE:  Henry plays drums on this one, but his primary role is as the composer on his new release… he gives us a sound like we’ve never heard before, full of dramatic & sweeping big band wonderment.  Though I didn’t find LIVE videos, you can listen to the entire LP version now…

I strongly recommend that you SUBSCRIBE to Henry’s YouTube topic channel, too.

On the 5:25 “Shenandoah“, you’ll hear some glorious trombone work from Alan Hsiao, in one of the most unique performances of this classic tune you will ever listen to; I predict this tune will be getting a LOT of airplay from DJ’s of all types ’round the globe!

Many big band composers seem to try and pack every note from every instrument into just a few phrases that often approach pandemonium… what makes Henry’s compositions so unique is that he has an approach that could be described as “languid” (yet still jam-packed with energy)… that’s best demonstrated for me on a piece called “Witch s Eye“… lively, yet laid-back, if you will – an amazing performance that is my personal favorite of the six songs offered up.

I give Henry and all his players a MOST HIGHLY RECOMMENDED rating, with an “EQ” (energy quotient) score of 4.98.  Get more information about Henry and his band on his BandCamp page for the release.                                       Rotcod Zzaj

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Dick Metcalf, editor, Contemporary Fusion Reviews
Dick Metcalf, editor, Contemporary Fusion Reviews
Dick Metcalf (aka Rotcod Zzaj) is a globe-hopping musician and poet who spent many years roving the world until he finally settled in his current abode, Lacey, Washington... just down the road from Seattle. He started IMPROVIJAZZATION NATION magazine in 1990 (still being published), and Contemporary Fusion Reviews magazine in 2016. He also was a keyboard player & singer for many years... you can hear (and download for free) many of those works at his "Internet Archive Collection". If you'd like to support our efforts and get something in return, there are also a few of these albums for sale on the Rotcod Zzaj BandCamp site"

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