The High Road double CD was recorded in May 2008, just prior to Dr. Ray Smith and Synthesis embarking on their spring tour of British Isles jazz festivals, including a memorable swing through Scotland.
At Tantara we agreed that Ray's 2007-2008 band was one of the strongest iterations of Synthesis we'd heard in the three decades or so of the band's existence.
Synthesis, BYU's jazz big band, takes you on a high-energy journey with their new release 'Flying High'. Under the leadership of director Ray Smith, Synthesis shows off their chops on tunes ranging from standards to new compositions by band members....
A swinging two-disc set of originals by band members with a few standards sprinkled in. Synthesis went on a European tour of jazz festivals with this material, and found that the original compositions were received very warmly. Jazz fans will love this happy music, which ref...
This high-energy double CD chronicles a time when brilliant ensemble players, award-winning student writers, and exciting pro-quality soloists happened to be in Synthesis at the same time. Also featured is an authentic and affectionate Duke Ellington tribute. Recorded and mi...
You asked for it, and Ray Smith and BYU’s big band Synthesis has answered with this great collection of swing favorites from the likes of Glenn Miller and Les Brown. Also included are swing treatments of Mr. Rogers’ theme and the Sesame Street theme. The recordings were capt...
The High Road double CD was recorded in May 2008, just prior to Dr. Ray Smith and Synthesis embarking on their spring tour of British Isles jazz festivals, including a memorable swing through Scotland.
At Tantara we agreed that Ray's 2007-2008 band was one of the stronge...
