Ira B. Liss 'Unexpected Guests" Interview [Aired Sun., Aug. 31st at 6pm PT] on KSDS-FM, Jazz 88.3's "Inside Art"

Jersey Jazz by Joe Lang

“The constant is the fabulous big band who handles the many music styles with aplomb. This collection keeps you on your listening feet, always expecting the unexpected, and delivering an album of surprises and delight.”

Big band leader Ira B. Liss and arranger Dan Radlauer came up with an interesting concept, matching a variety of soloists from various music genres with the Ira B. Liss Big Band Jazz Machine. The result is Unexpected Guests (Self-produced).

The guest artists range from country music superstar Vince Gill to ukulele master Daniel Ho. Most of the tunes were composed by the guest artist on the tune with the others penned by Radlauer who did all of the arrangements. The variety makes for interesting listening.

The constant is the fabulous big band who handles the many music styles with aplomb. This collection keeps you on your listening feet, always expecting the unexpected, and delivering an album of surprises and delight.

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