Paul Dietrich Jazz Ensemble (CD release)

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Paul Dietrich Jazz Ensemble

In 2017, Madison-based jazz trumpeter Paul Dietrich wrote “Forward,” a four-part suite inspired by the sights and sounds of Wisconsin. Lush, elegant and emotive, the piece appears on the new Paul Dietrich Jazz Ensemble album, Forward, which features some of the best jazz musicians in the Midwest, plus world-renowned drummer Clarence Penn.

press release: press release: Forward CD Release Celebration

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Paul Dietrich, a Madison-based jazz trumpet player and composer, presents the release of his debut large ensemble album, Forward, which is released officially on March 29. Early reviews of the album, which features world-renowned drummer Clarence Penn, have called it "stunningly beautiful" (Audiophile Audition) and "very lovely" (Cadence Magazine). 

The band features many of the Midwest's best jazz musicians, including Chicago-based artists such as Greg Ward, Russ Johnson, Matt Gold, and Dustin Laurenzi, as well as Madison jazz scene stalwarts such as Tony Barba, David Cooper, John Christensen, Jamie Kember and Megan Moran. Sitting in for Clarence Penn for this show will be special guest drummer Zach Harmon.