Dave Tofani - An American Garden (CD)

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An American Garden CD, dedicated to the greatest generation, is a deeply compelling and enduring set of original jazz compositions by award winning saxophonist and composer Dave Tofani. The ensembles vary in size from a quintet to a string orchestra to a big band, totaling 41 of New York City’s finest musicians.

Tofani’s mastery of woodwinds, as well as his gifts for composition, is fully evidenced on the closing track “Liberté” where he performs all ten woodwind parts.

The players are some of New York City’s great studio musicians including:

Pat Rebillot on piano
Ronnie Zito and Danny Gottlieb on drums
Mark Egan and Jay Leonhart on bass
Bob Millikan and Marvin Stamm on trumpet
Ronnie Cuber on baritone saxophone
Jim Pugh on trombone
Jack Wilkins on guitar
Gordon Gottlieb on percussion.