Boyer Recording Studio

For his new piece "Labyrinth," jazz composer Billy Childs took inspiration from puzzling artist M.C. Escher to create an intricate and somewhat disorienting piece that blends the traditions of jazz and classical music. Performed by the Temple University Studio Orchestra and led by conductor José Luis Dominguez, "Labyrinth" features Terell Strafford (trumpet) and Dick Oatts (saxophone) as soloists, and is now available for streaming and download on Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon, Pandora and Deezer.

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Our new BCM+D release, Constant Renaissance, features alto saxophone great Dick Oatts, also known as a distinguished Professor of Jazz here at Temple. Dick is featured as both leader and sideman on numerous albums, collaborating with such luminaries as Joe Lovano, Fred Hersch, Eddie Gomez, Tom Harell, Mel Lewis, Jon Faddis, Tito Puente and Jerry Bergonzi, as well as jazz vocalists from Joe Williams to Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan and many others. Vince Mendoza says “… to me he is a quintessential artist, improviser, soloist… you place him in the center of an ensemble and Dick is in charge. It was a great pleasure to have him in this orchestra because from the moment he stepped in, you knew that he belonged there.” Hear or buy Constant Renaissance at http://bit.ly/MendozaHearNow. PLEASE SHARE