Dance You Monster

Kutztown University Jazz Ensemble 1 - Dance You Monster

07/25/2007 | Sea Breeze Vista 

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All Music Guide Review

The Kutztown University Jazz Ensemble 1 is quite impressive both in its ensemble work and in its wide repertoire. As is usually true with college stage bands, the solos are less impressive, although altoist Trevor Davis does a fine job on Billy Strayhorn's "Isfahan." In addition to some Count Basie swingers ("Shiny Stockings" and "Basie Straight Ahead") and a few standards, there are also two fine vocal features for Kristin Grassi, a run-through of Maria Schneider's adventurous "Dance You Monster to My Sweet Song," and a rather unusual revival of Charles Mingus' "Eat That Chicken." This CD is recommended to fans of modern college jazz orchestras, since this ensemble certainly has plenty of spirit. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

Dance You Monster Track Listing

  • Track#
  • Title
  • time
  • lyrics
  • 1
  • Basie Straight Ahead
  • 3:09
  • Sound Clip for Basie Straight Ahead from Dance You Monster


  • 2
  • I've Got the World on a String
  • 2:42

  • 3
  • Vashti's Refusal
  • 7:58
  • Sound Clip for Vashti's Refusal from Dance You Monster


  • 4
  • The Song Is You
  • 4:03
  • Sound Clip for The Song Is You from Dance You Monster


  • 5
  • A Time for Love
  • 6:11
  • Sound Clip for A Time for Love from Dance You Monster


  • 6
  • Dance You Monster to My Sweet Song
  • 6:42
  • Sound Clip for Dance You Monster to My Sweet Song from Dance You Monster


  • 7
  • Isfahan
  • 4:39
  • Sound Clip for Isfahan from Dance You Monster


  • 8
  • Fly Me to the Moon
  • 3:18
  • Sound Clip for Fly Me to the Moon from Dance You Monster


  • 9
  • In the Still of the Night
  • 3:51
  • Sound Clip for In the Still of the Night from Dance You Monster


  • 10
  • Eat That Chicken
  • 3:02
  • Sound Clip for Eat That Chicken from Dance You Monster


  • 11
  • Jovian Comets
  • 4:58
  • Sound Clip for Jovian Comets from Dance You Monster


  • 12
  • Shiny Stockings
  • 5:51
  • Sound Clip for Shiny Stockings from Dance You Monster


    • Credits of Dance You Monster



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