The Bruce Eskovitz Jazz Orchestra (BEJO) features world-renowned jazz masters. Led by veteran saxophonist and composer Dr. Bruce Eskovitz, the Bruce Eskovitz Jazz Orchestra combines the power and soul of a big band with the agility of a small ensemb [+]The Bruce Eskovitz Jazz Orchestra (BEJO) features world-renowned jazz masters. Led by veteran saxophonist and composer Dr. Bruce Eskovitz, the Bruce Eskovitz Jazz Orchestra combines the power and soul of a big band with the agility of a small ensemble, producing music that is as exciting as it is beautiful. Variety is at the center of the band’s repertoire with original compositions and arrangements that cover the territory from Hard Bop to funk, and everything in between.
An active band that regularly tours the jazz scene in LA and beyond, this group has some impressive credentials! With dozens of albums released under the band members’ names, BEJO members talents have graced hundreds of projects with world-class artists such as Quincy Jones, the Rolling Stones, Thelonius Monk, Buddy Rich, Whitney Houston, Frank Zappa, Barbra Streisand, Chick Corea, Neil Diamond, KISS, Chicago, Jane Monheit, Pat Metheny, Dwight Yoakum, Joe Cocker, Natalie Cole, Doc Severisen, Stanley Clark, Diana Ross, Chaka Kahn and many others.
The Bruce Eskovitz Jazz Orchestra has recently released its first CD, REGIONS to rave reviews.
“The leader’s hot improvisation on Freddie Hubbards “Little Sunflower” rocks the house with unbridled energy.” Jim Santella, LA Jazz Scene, December 2003.
“The title tune (Regions), taken at tempo-de-burno, is a prime example of the energy level with which BEJO lays its musical cards on the table.” Billy Kerr, Saxophone Journal, May/June 2004.
“If Stan Kenton were alive today, he’d no doubt be leading the applause for the Bruce Eskovitz Jazz Orchestra.” Jack Bowers, All About Jazz.com.
“Eskovitz’s arrangements and compositions blend the sunshine harmonies and cool counterpoint of the West Coast small bands of the 50’s and 60’s with a grooving, contemporary rhythm section style.” Don Heckman, L A Times, December 16, 2004.
REGIONS
Program Notes
1) Nightmoves Bruce Eskovitz
Our opener is in a mambo styled beat and will feature Bruce on tenor and Marco maneuvering deftly around the bands’ off-beat accents.
2) Regions B. E.
This piece explores the changing nature of Jazz with irregular structure and harmony.
Ernie Watts and Bill Churchville work out on this one.
3) Twilight Moon B. E.
This piece invokes
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