Eastern Standard Time (album)

Eastern Standard Time is the second album released by the Alan Baylock Jazz Orchestra, a Washington, D.C.-based big band. Following the critically acclaimed debut album Two Seconds to Midnight, Eastern Standard Time follows much the same format, providing a selection of innovative arrangements on established jazz standards by bandleader/composer/arranger Alan Baylock. This album also features guest artist and tenor saxophonist Jerry Bergonzi. It was recorded February 3, 7, and April 15 at Bias Recording Studios in Springfield, VA.

Track listing

All arrangements are by Alan Baylock.

Personnel

The Alan Baylock Jazz Orchestra is composed of musicians from the D.C. area, particularly from the Airmen of Note, Army Blues, and Navy Commodores jazz ensembles. This album also featured celebrated saxophonist Jerry Bergonzi on tenor saxophone.

Bandleader/Arranger

  • Alan Baylock

Saxophones

  • Jerry Bergonzi - tenor saxophone
  • Andy Axelrad - alto saxophone/flute
  • Antonio Orta - tenor saxophone/flute
  • Joseph Henson - tenor saxophone/flute
  • Luis Hernandez - tenor saxophone/flute
  • Doug Morgan - baritone saxophone/flute

Trumpets

  • Brian MacDonald - trumpet/flugelhorn
  • Nick Cooper - trumpet/flugelhorn
  • Rich Sigler - trumpet/flugelhorn
  • Tim Leahey - trumpet/flugelhorn
  • Tim Stanley - trumpet (tracks 1, 2, 7)

Trombones

  • Ben Patterson
  • Jeff Martin
  • Joe Jackson
  • Jeff Cortazzo - bass trombone

Rhythm

  • Harry Appleman - piano (tracks 1, 2, 6, 7, 9)
  • Tony Nalker - piano (tracks 3, 4, 5, 8)
  • John Pineda - bass
  • Steve Fidyk - drums

Production

  • Bob Dawson - Engineer
  • Charlie Pilzer - Mastering
  • Alan Baylock - Producer
  • Rich Sigler - Assistant Producer