Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band - That's How We Roll

Populated by L.A.'s finest players, the Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band is one of the most exciting large jazz ensembles in the USA today. It's first international release features a stellar line-up of guest musicians including the a cappella vocal group Take 6, saxophonists Gerald Albright and Dave Koz and bassist Marcus Miller.Goodwin's 18-musician outfit has brought the big band tradition right up-to-date with a contemporary, highly original sound featuring his witty, intricate, and hard-swinging compositions in an eclectic mix of styles: swing, Latin, blues, classical and rock. That's How We Roll is a ten-song set of all original material, save for an intriguing rendition of Gershwin's classic Rhapsody in Blue. Gordon has built a larger-than-life reputation for his composing, arranging, and playing skills throughout the music industry. Ray Charles, Johnny Mathis, Natalie Cole, Sarah Vaughn, Mel Torme and Quincy Jones are just a few of the artists with whom he has written for and recorded and performed with.