Second Wind Jazz Ensemble: A Breath of Fresh Art

Recorded May 21, 2003 in the Grand Ballroom of the Portland Art Museum, on the occasion of the American Museum Association convention. Here are a few MP3's to give you a taste of the band. Click the sax by each tune to listen.

Boogie Bumper - A swingin' tune popularized by Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. Solos: Byron Bender (guitar), Steve Tolopka (tenor sax), Steve Balogh (trumpet), Harold Grappe (drums)
   
One O'Clock Jump - We dare you to sit still! Everyone's favorite from the swing era with solos by Dusty York (tenor sax), Steve Tolopka (tenor sax), Chris Rhoads (trombone), Janet Tolopka (alto sax), Steve Balogh (trumpet), Paula Bender-Baird (bass)
   
I'm Beginning to See the Light - "I never made love by lantern shine, I never saw rainbows in my wine, but now that your lips are burning mine" — well, I think you get the picture! Paula Bender-Baird is the vocalist, with sax solos by Janet and Steve Tolopka
   
Go Daddy-O - This one cooks all the way! Steve Tolopka is the featured sax; Steve Balogh adds the trumpet riffs and Byron Bender throws in a few tasty guitar licks of his own.


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