10th September 2014: JC Sanford Press Update: Worldwide acclaim for this debut orchestral album ‘Views from the Inside’

Views from the Inside is the stunning new album from the multi-faceted trombonist, composer & conductor JC Sanford and his 15-piece orchestra. A multiple-award winning composer and 2 X Grammy-nominated artist as a member of the John Hollenbeck ensemble. Sanford’s wide-ranging compositional palette is deeply rooted in the traditions of the jazz and classical worlds yet pushes both boundaries to create a landmark recording of the new jazz orchestra renaissance, featuring bold sonorities, unexpected colors and arresting sonic textures.

Over the past few months there has been a truly impressive amount of great things said about the album from the US, UK, Germany, Austria and Switzerland music press. Here’s some of the highlights:

“The emphasis is as much on the orchestrations as the musicianship… triumphant.” Jazzwise Magazine

“Mature, playful, classical and futuristic, full of dynamic and sometimes gladiatorial tensions.” 4 Stars, Jazz Journal

“Big Bands do not have to romp through nostalgia… JC Sanford aptly redefines what it means to write for large ensembles with an exquisite album.” Hifi (Germany)

“A rare record… It starts with the idiosyncratic handling of his instrument, and continues in the unorthodox composition of his 15-member troupe and ends at the shirt-sleeved arrangements that can safely and only be described as outrageous (in a good way).” Sound & Image (Germany)

“A dozen amazing musical statements.” Saarbrücker Zeitung (Germany)

“JC Sanford’s music cannot be pigeonholed.” Spiegel Online (Germany)

“A collection of sophisticated pieces that mix the harmonies and rhythms of modern classical with the gestalt of jazz.” Jazz Weekly

“Throughout this excellent album, Sanford extends his music into areas other than jazz by drawing on modern classical and World music genres, and there are plenty of moments of lyricism and mystery on this wide-ranging collection. It’s an encompassing journey filled with multi-scenic variety. ” Textura

“Composer-trombonist-conductor JC Sanford’s recent release Views From The Inside on Whirlwind Recordings delivers loads of aural surprises wrapped up in layers of jazz orchestra.” New Music Box

“A breath-taking album… bold sonorities, unexpected timbres and captivating sound textures.” ReinMain Magazine (Germany)

“It’s an album with remarkable melodies and enticing performances.” CD Aktuell (Germany)

“A total of 12 pieces with alarming diversity; at times spherical, sometimes dramatic and then again slightly lilting passages with a spectrum of moods.” Hörspiegel (Germany)

“With every listen you will be drawn deeper into the musical cosmos of the JC Sanford Orchestra.” Music an Sich (Germany)

“Often sweeping and exciting compositions.” Jazz Thing (Germany)

“Sanford draws from his overflowing and unbelievable reservoir of knowledge of classical and jazz, and his harmonious puzzle pieces form paintings that describe the lively scene and the inexhaustible energy of a city like New York where he is based.” Jazz Podium

“If you want to raise a new term, then “post–big-band jazz” for JC Sanford’s is appropriate, as it goes way beyond the conventional idea of a big band sound.” Music Reviews (Germany)

And across Germany, Austria and Switzerland we’ve heard JC’s album being played on: AFK M94.5 Basement Jazz, BR Jazznacht, BR Jazztime, Deutscchland Radio Kultur, HR2 Jazz Now, Radio Okerwelle-Klangdimen, Radio Okerwelle Jazztangent, Radio T, Radio Underhort, SWR2 Radiophon