A 4th 2025 release. 😁
"Trumpeter Brad Goode leads a strong and classy 16 team big band through a
mix of originals and standards, all conducted under John Davis’ baton.
The charts keep your interest, and the band has it’s own signature
sound." George Harris/JazzWeekly.
Chicago/Colorado based Brad Goode, who plays trumpet, bass & drums, has recorded with Red Rodney, Eddie Harris, Ira Sullivan, Curtis Fuller, Jack DeJohnette, Rosemary Clooney, Richie Cole, Woody Herman and Ernie Watts, among others. Brad is also an educator at the University of Colorado, the state where the album was made. He's released ~20 albums across 4 decades. Brad's website ; Wikipedia ; Allmusic ; Discogs.
Brad Goode Polytonal Big Band, The Snake Charmer, full album: YouTube ; Spotify
This is on the Big Band 2025 and Jazz Best Albums 2025 playlists at Spotify/Jazz Todayish.
The band plays the album opener 'Goose Chase.' 4 more album tune videos are available at Brad's YouTube channel. 😎