Diane Moser

Diane Moser’s Composers Big Band 

Diane Moser — Musical Director, Pianist, and Contributing Composer

A 17 piece big band formed for the purpose of developing and presenting new music. Beginning in January of 1997 with monthly concerts, the CBB features the music of nine resident composers as well as special guest composers and performers.

I have had the honor of leading this band of incredible musicians since 1997. Over 100 guest composers and performers from the NYC area, various regions of the US and as far away as Ireland and Japan have presented their music and played with the Composers Big Band. These musical journeys have produced music of many styles; from straight ahead Jazz to Latin, Indian Ragas, Funk, Blues, Experimental and everything in between. Many projects have included poets, actors, electronics, film, Soundpainting and even a Jazz opera! Homage is paid to great composers of the past by playing the music of Charles Mingus, Oliver Nelson and Jaki Byard. The CBB is a dedicated group of musicians and composers who come together with the mission of exploring and going forward with big band music. – Diane Moser

Visit the “Live at Tierney’s” page to listen to samples of the CD, the video page for 2 short documentaries on the band and live performances.

Members of CBB
Saxes
Ed Xiques Tom Colao Rob Middleton Marty Fogel Barbara Cifelli
Trombones
Erick Storckman Ben Williams Matt Haviland Dennis Argul
Trumpets
Mike Spengler Jim Cifelli Chris Rogers Rob Henke
Rhythm Section
Diane Moser — piano Larry Maltz — guitar Andy Eulau — bass Scott Neumann — drums

Also featuring:
Craig Yaremko — saxophones Nathan Eklund– trumpet Clarence Banks — trombone

- See more at: http://dianemosermusic.com/ensembles/diane-mosers-composers-big-band/#sthash.QGvdc3uu.dpuf