Here is some of what artists, critics and music industry insiders are saying about the members of NewYorkestra:
About Rob Middleton: “…the word has instantly gotten out to the jazz world that Rob is an exceptional composer…”
Robbin Arhold, BMI vice-president
“Andy Middleton represents the best of a new generation of jazz musicians.”
Dave Liebman
“Andy Middleton affirms himself not only as a saxophone player, but as a first class composer/arranger.”
Jazz Magazine
About Pete McGuinness (co-leader)-“Pete solos with the know-how only a composer has for his own music.”
Bob Mintzer
About Sheila Cooper: “Sheila is a singer on her horn and with her voice, and that's the best playing for me.”
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NewYorkestra - band members |
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- Steve Kenyon ~ alto, soprano saxes, flute
- Ben Kono ~ alto sax, flute
- Chris Bacas ~ tenor, soprano saxes, clarinet, flute
- Rob Middleton ~ tenor sax, clarinet, flute
- Jay Brandford ~ baritone sax, bass clarinet
- Mike Ponella ~ lead trumpet, flugelhorn
- Jon Owens~ lead trumpet, flugelhorn
- Rick Savage ~ trumpet, flugelhorn
- Bill Mobley ~ trumpet, flugelhorn
- Bruce Eidem ~ trombone
- Noah Bless~ trombone
- Mark Patterson ~ trombone
- Jeff Nelson ~ bass trombone
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