The Bowie Project by Metropolitan Jazz Octet

Chicago's Metropolitan Jazz Octet partners with the acclaimed jazz vocalist Paul Marinaro to create an inspired tribute to the durability and pure magic of David Bowie's songwriting legacy.

Reinterpreting without replicating, due in no small part to Marinaro's riveting vocals paired with creative arrangements, the octet palette reveals transparency and intimacy, coaxing nuanced colors more indicative of a larger orchestra, laying out an inventive complement to Bowie's lyrics.

released January 15, 2023

PERFORMERS:
Metropolitan Jazz Octet:
Paul Marinaro - Vocals
John Kornegay - Alto Sax/Clarinet/Alto Flute
Jim Gailloreto - Tenor Sax/Soprano Sax/Flute
Peter Brusen - Baritone Sax/Bass Clarinet/Bassoon
Doug Scharf - Trumpet/Flugelhorn
Russ Phillips - Trombone
Bob Sutter - Piano (1-3,5-7,10-11)
Ben Lewis - Piano (4,8,9)
Mike Freeman - Vibes (1,3,5-7,9-11), Marimba (11)
Doug Bistrow - Acoustic Bass
Bob Rummage - Drums/Percussion

PRODUCTION INFO:
Produced By Jim Gailloreto, John Kornegay & John McCortney
Recorded By John McCortney at AirWave Recording, Park Ridge IL
and remote locations, 2020 thru 2022
Mixed by John McCortney at AirWave Recording, Park Ridge IL
Mastered by Mat Lejeune at Chicago Recording Company, Chicago IL
Liner notes by Neil Tesser
Paul Marinaro photo by Frank Orrico
Cover Design & Layout by John Bishop

Contains tracks

• Slow Burn by Metropolitan Jazz Octet
• 5:15 The Angels Have Gone by Metropolitan Jazz Octet
• Changes by Metropolitan Jazz Octet
• Letter To Hermione by Metropolitan Jazz Octet
• Space Oddity by Metropolitan Jazz Octet