West Coasting by University of Northern Iowa Jazz Band One

UNI Jazz Band One
West Coasting
2001-2002
Robert Washut, Director
Featuring Bobby Shew

This past January, Jazz Band One performed at the conference of the International Association of Jazz Educators in Long Beach, California. While in the LA area we performed at Steamer's Cafe in Fullerton and recorded a half dozen charts at Oceanway Studios in Hollywood. We were accompanied by Bobby Shew, the great jazz trumpeter, on all three occasions. As a result, the present recording, culled from two separate sessions (in addition to a live track), derives its title from a relatively obscure Mingus tune called "East Coasting." Clever, huh?

Our eleventh CD in as many years, it is also the last one to me made under my leadership. I have decided to relinquish the administrative responsibilities of the UNI jazz program, including the stewardship of Jazz Band One. It has been a joy and a privilege to stand in front of this band for the past twenty-two years. I sincerely hope you enjoy the efforts of the present edition. This is a great group of kids with which to end my tenure. -Bob Washut