We Are the CCJO
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The debut album of the Cincinnati Contemporary Jazz Orchestra, "We Are The CCJO," features adventurous original jazz compositions, brand new treatments of classic vocal standards, and fresh re-imaginings of 20th century popular music. The orchestra features many of the Queen City's finest jazz musicians including internationally renowned vocalist Mandy Gaines.

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Released November 17, 2022

Reed I - Jeremy Long
Reed II - Jamie Walkenhauer
Reed III - Garin Webb
Reed IV - Dwayne Irvin
Reed V - Phil Hilger

Trumpet I - Matthew Anklan
Trumpet II - John Zappa
Trumpet III - Hank Mautner
Trumpet IV - Scott Belck

Trombone I - Zachary Granger
Trombone II - Marc Fields
Trombone III - Jason Branscum
Trombone IV - Joshua Omaits

Guitar - Brad Myers
Piano - Phil DeGreg
Bass - Aaron Jacobs
Drums - Jim Leslie

Featuring Mandy Gaines - vocals

Conducted by Eric Lechliter

Recorded June 27th - 29th by Kim Pensyl at the University of Cincinnati, College Conservatory of Music

Audio engineered and mastered by Kim Pensyl.

Album Artwork by Evan Sharf