West Side Story-Central Washington University Jazz Band 1

The Central Washington University Jazz Band 1, under the direction of Chris Bruya, performs Bill Reddie's arrangement for the Buddy Rich Big Band of Leonard Bernstein's "West Side Story" at the 2013 CWU Jazz Festival featuring Wycliffe Gordon
Soloists:
Owen Evans-Tenor Saxophone
Dan Baker-Trombone
Jon Miller-Drum Set

[@IcePlays]

Man I come back to this every once in a while for that trombone solo it's so good

[@georgebiederman5342]

Great job by all members. I think Mr. Rich would appreciate this!!

[@paulw.nimchickjr3192]

Westside story just like listing to the Buddy Rich big band .I can not say how much I like your band.

[@OlesonMD]

Nice trombone solo on "Somewhere". Very strong lead trumpet work.

[@ben9130]

He's my middle school band teacher

[@AngelSusie57]

I am so impressed. You guys are superb. You are right up there with Buddy Rich and Stan Kenton.

[@paulnimchick835]

cwu jazz band is great and very tight

[@davidsaelens9168]

I agree. David L. Saelens (drummer since 1967, Rock Island, Illinois) Posted 6 April 2019.

[@kenbuckley3294]

Dynamic. They've got it.

[@larryshaver3568]

These guys are amazing

[@3rdsamdan]

Well played !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@gallofilm]

mr evans killing it as per usual

[@gregorypapas9354]

Lead tpt on 🔥

[@mikeprevost8650]

Robbie Rutherford. Really strong lead player.

[@davidsaelens9168]

WOA!! Fantastic job Mr. Drummer. David L. Saelens (drummer, Rock Island, IL.) Posted 6 April 2019.

[@Tatman1212]

Lead trumpet is solid!

[@DAN_PRG]

Very good! (Light and jazzy) Thank You!

[@mangiaedorme2321]

Clássico de Buddy Rich que impõe muita pressão sobre os universitários. Mas é sempre bom ouvi-lo. Obrigado!

[@Tatman1212]

If you listen to a lot of Buddy's versions of this chart, they are not as solid and clean as this one! GREAT JOB!

[@mrdrums007]

That’s a lie these guys are mediocre

[@sunnyta619]

Very clean sound…esp that bass bone 🦴

[@Cheesehuggerz]

Amazing, full tone in the trombone solo.

[@mikeromano2219]

dan baker nicely done on a difficult solo.

[@mikeprevost8650]

Buddy cut it out of the chart when he decided to move Rick Stepton from the jazz chair to lead---Stepton was concerned that he couldn't handle the range good enough for Buddy's standards. He really respected Stepton that much.

[@josephsmolenski1424]

With an arrangement made most popular by Buddy Rich the drummer was in a no win situation. But he did a great job holding the band on pace. Overall a very very good presentation. Brass was awesome. Sax solo could have been miked up a bit. Trombone sole excellent. One of the best presentations by a College Band I've ever seen. Next step up would be professional.

[@mikeprevost8650]

A number of these kids have gone on to pro careers.

[@basilhendricks788]

Hell a very nice band

[@jacko222333]

Not too bad, guys. I kinda dug that.

[@Mattaki1]

Drums are solid but I would like to hear cymbals with more FIRE and spark. Very good job drummer!!!

[@gregdearmond3309]

bruya is so funny

[@ethanm1261]

WHY IS THE DRUMMER READING???