Vinnie Cutro & NYC Soundscape:
Aberration

1. BEYOND ALL LIMITS - (WOODY SHAW) - 6:00 - BLUE HORIZON MUSIC
2. ABERRATION - (VINNIE CUTRO) - 6:5O - ROYAL MUSIC ENSEMBLES/ BMI
3. ON THE ROAD - (TOM BORAS) - 7:40 - TGB/ ASCAP
4. IN A SENTIMENTAL MOOD - (DUKE ELLINGTON) - 8:35 - FAMOUS MUSIC CORP.
5. INSIDE OUT - (VINNIE CUTRO) - 5:53 - ROYAL MUSIC ENSEMBLES / BMI
6. INCEPTION - (VINNIE CUTRO) - 5:50 - ROYAL MUSIC ENSEMBLES / BMI
7. REAL DEAL-(VINNIE CUTRO)-5:30-ROYAL MUSIC ENSEMBLES / BMI
8. MOODY'S MOOD FOR LOVE - (JAMES MOODY) - 4:50
    EMS/HASTINGS - EMI/ROBBINS
9. MAY I BE FRANK - (TOM BORAS) - 4:30 - TGB /ASCAP

Beyond All Limits MP3
Abberation MP3
 

 

Vinnie Cutro - Trumpet; Mike Stern - Guitar (tracks 2,5,6,7);
Victor Jones - Drums; Bob Ferrel - Trombone (tracks 3,7);
Mitch Schechter - Piano (tracks 2,3,4,6,7,8); Martin Wind - Bass;
Sarah Jane Cion - Piano (tracks 1,9)

  New York City Soundscape is an ensemble led by trumpeter Vinnie Cutro that features noted jazz musicians located in the New Yolk area. The concept in forming this group is to record original material contributed by musicians from the New York scene and also re-introduce jazz standards presented in a modern, fresh format.This particular CD release of New York City Soundscape features the artistry of celebrated musicians Mike Stern, Victor Jones, Bob Ferrel, Mitch Schechter, Martin Wind and Sarah Jane Cion. The title song of the CD (Aberration: a departure from the normal or typical) suggests this concept of focusing on new images, new directions and sounds. Cutro plans on recording future CD projects incorporating the many different elements of today's music including a variety of musicians and multicultural sounds.There is much to say about this album, but for those who are newcomers to this music or to this artist, a little background is in order. Vinnie Cutro, born in New Jersey in 1953, received his formal musical training throughout the years and continued his education at New Jersey University where he received his B.A. in music education. He later continued his education at New York University where he received his Masters in Jazz Performance. There he furthered his studies in jazz composition, classical studies, jazz arranging and counterpoint with Dr. Tom Boras and Jim McNeely. His working education began as a freelance musician in the New York area.

Throughout the years he has worked beside musicians such as Machito, Jimmy McGrriff, Mel Torme, Buddy Rich, Lionel Hampton, Horace Silver, Blood Sweat & Tears, Ray Charles, The Mel Lewis Orchestra and the Spirit of life Ensemble. He has traveled extensively throughout the world appearing at jazz festivals and concerts in Europe, Japan, South America, Africa, Canada and the United States. His festival appearances include: The North Sea Festival (Holland), Capital Jazz Festival (England), Weisen Jazz Festival (Austria), La Grande Parade du Jazz (France), Perugia Jazz Festival (Italy), Skepsholmen Festival (Sweden), Lugano Jazz Festival (Switzerland), Cascais (Portugal), Tabarka Jazz Festival (Tunisia), Playboy Jazz Festival (USA), Kool Jazz Festival (USA), Newport Jazz Festival (US.) and the Chicago Jazz Festival (USA) As a member of the Lionel Hampton Quartet, he performed guest appearances with various symphonic orchestras in the United States such as the Columbus Symphony Orchestra, The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and the Omaha Symphony.His first CD release as a leader (Blues for the Optimist, West Side Records 1995) featured jazz artists such as Bob Mintzer, Jim McNeely, Victor Jones and Mike Richmond. This CD contains 7 original compositions by the leader plus two new arrangements of John Coltrane's Giant Steps and Naima.