What Is? Russ Anixter's Hippie Big Band (Album Pre Sale)
What is?
By Russ Anixter’s Hippie Big Band
Immerse yourself in the dynamic fusion of big band jazz and rock with What is?, a captivating collection of original arrangements by Russ Anixter’s Hippie Big Band. Drawing inspiration from the improvisational spirit of jazz and the electrifying energy of rock, this album redefines the boundaries of genre.
Smaller than a traditional big band but more powerful than a combo, the Hippie Big Band delivers an eclectic repertoire as they are a jazz band that plays rock music.
What is?
By Russ Anixter’s Hippie Big Band
Immerse yourself in the dynamic fusion of big band jazz and rock with What is?, a captivating collection of original arrangements by Russ Anixter’s Hippie Big Band. Drawing inspiration from the improvisational spirit of jazz and the electrifying energy of rock, this album redefines the boundaries of genre.
Smaller than a traditional big band but more powerful than a combo, the Hippie Big Band delivers an eclectic repertoire as they are a jazz band that plays rock music.
What is?
By Russ Anixter’s Hippie Big Band
Immerse yourself in the dynamic fusion of big band jazz and rock with What is?, a captivating collection of original arrangements by Russ Anixter’s Hippie Big Band. Drawing inspiration from the improvisational spirit of jazz and the electrifying energy of rock, this album redefines the boundaries of genre.
Smaller than a traditional big band but more powerful than a combo, the Hippie Big Band delivers an eclectic repertoire as they are a jazz band that plays rock music.
A Note From Russ:
“Thanks for checking out What Is? I am so grateful for the love and support of this band, and I can thank them enough. Thanks to everyone that contributed to making What is? a reality. Suzan Saar, Allison Mackey and Erica von Kleist for the artwork. Charlie Rosen for his ears. Special thanks to Dan Levine and John Kilgore for their guidance through this. Extra special thanks to Steven Bernstein and Oz Noy for being our guest soloists..”
Shipping notice: Physical albums will be shipped in late December for an estimated arrival of Jan 6, 2025.
Russ Anixter’s Hippie Big Band “What Is?”
What Is Hip - 4:58 - Emilio Castillo and Stephen Kupka
Solo: Matt Hong - Alto Sax
Dixie Chicken -5:22 - Lowell George and Martin Kibbee
Solo: Steven Bernstein - Slide Trumpet, Frank Vacin Soprano Sax
Free Man in Paris>Freedom Jazz Dance - 4:50 - Joni Mitchell>Eddie Harris
Solos: Audrey Flores - French Horn, Bill Hayes - Vibraphone
She Said, She Said - 7:35 - John Lennon and Paul McCartney
Solos: Matt Owen - Trumpet, Dan Levine - Trombone, Stan Harrison - Tenor Sax
Heaven on Their Minds - 5:29 - Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber
Solos: Frank Vacin - Soprano Sax and Alto Flute
Saint Stephen>Turn on Your Love Light - 7:04 - Jerry Garcia, Phil Lesh, and Robert Hunter>Joseph Scott and Don Robey
Solos: Almost everybody
Uncle John’s Band - 6:54 - Jerry Garcia and Robert Hunter
Solos: Oz Noy - Guitar, Stan Harrison - Soprano Sax
Hide Away - 5:39 - Freddie King and Sonny Thompson
Michael Aarons- Guitar, Stan Harrison - Tenor Sax
Into the Mystic - 5:21 - Van Morrison
Solo: Dan Levine - Trombone
Whipping Post - 7:17 - Gregg Allman
Solos: Steven Bernstein - Slide Trumpet, Frank Vacin - Baritone Sax
Green Hornet - 3:59 - Billy May
Solos: Matt Owens - Trumpet, Bill Hayes - Xylophone, Michael Aarons - Guitar
The Hippie Big Band:
Russ Anixter: Arrangements & Orchestrations Dan Levine: Trombone
Matt Hong: Alto Sax, Flute, Bass Clarinet Jack Schatz: Bass Trombone
Stan Harrison: Tenor Sax & Soprano Saxes, Clarinet Bill Hayes: Vibes, Xylo, Congas
Frank Vacin: Baritone & Soprano Saxes, Alto Flute Michael Aarons: Guitar
Matt Owens: Trumpet and Flugelhorn Steve Count: Bass
Audrey Flores: French Horn Scott Neumann: Drums
Special guests:
Steven Bernstein: Slide Trumpet on Dixie Chicken and Whipping Post
Oz Noy: Guitar on Uncle John’s Band
Produced by Russ Anixter, Dan Levine and John Kilgore
Recorded on September 10, 2024 at The Bunker Studios, Brooklyn, NY.
Engineered and mixed by John Kilgore. Mastered by Alan Silverman
Hippie Big Band painting by Susan Saar. Drawing of Russ by Allison Mackey
Album Graphics by EvK
Thanks to Charlie Rosen for his ears, and the whole Hippie Big Band for their love and support. Special thanks to Dan Levine and John Kilgore for their guidance, and extra special thanks to Steven Bernstein and Oz Noy. For more album details visit us at russanixter. com