Trombonist, composer & arranger Zach Rich's "Solidarity" is an expansive, vivid program of original music, orchestrated for his Denver-based jazz quintet and chamber orchestra. Rich channels mentors, stage-mates & influences - from Billy Childs to John Clayton and Rufus Reid - infusing the music with a mergence of modern jazz dynamism and contemporary classical counterpoint, while his playing resonates with a warm, soulful lyricism and crisp rhythmic pop. Whether working regularly in saxophonist Remy LeBoeuf's groups, performing with his own bands or composing for the Dallas String Quartet, the New York Youth Symphony, or the Colorado Jazz Orchestra, Zach's ongoing trajectory as a compelling musical voice should be an inspiring one to watch.
Performers on this Album
Zach Rich - trombone
Denin Slage-Koch - guitar
Gavin Dunn - piano
Seth Lewis - bass (1,3,4,7,8)
Gonzalo Teppa - bass (2,5,6)
Gabriel Mangione - Drums
Anton Smirnov - violin
Rachel England - violin
Mathew Diekman - viola
Erin Patterson - cello
David Bernot - tenor sax (6), flute (2)
Austin Cebulske - tenor sax (1,8), clarinet (2)
Shane Endsley - trumpet (2)
Wade Judy - trombone (2)
Timothy Gocklin - oboe (2)
Julian Carey - voice (7)