The Stephen Guerra Big Band

Namesake, the debut album of the Stephen Guerra Big Band will be released on May 7, 2010. Recording this album was a dream come true. the fabulous musicians brought my music to life. I couldn’t have asked for a better performance by the players or work by the technical team including Brian Gerstle. I am very grateful for all their friendship and musicianship.

Matt Vashlishan - Alto, Soprano, Flute, Clarinet

Pat Seymour - Alto, Flute Clarinet

Troy Roberts - Tenor Saxophone

Gary Keller - Tenor Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet

Dave Palma - Baritone Saxophone

Frank Greene - Trumpet (lead) and Flugelhorn

Greg Gisbert - Trumpet and Flugelhorn

Augie Haas - Trumpet and Flugelhorn

Clay Jenkins - Trumpet and Flugelhorn

Trent Austin - Trumpet and Flugelhorn

Dante Luciani - Trombone

Stafford Hunter - Trombone and Conch Shells

Chad Bernstein - Trombone and Conch Shells

Joe Barati - Bass Trombone

Sam Pettiti - Guitar

Josh Allen - Bass

Dan Strange - Piano

Daniel Susnjar - Drums

Special Guest Ryan Parker on Piano

1.Black Nile 4:25
2.Joonji 8:06
3.Want a Cracker 7:08
4.A Pair and a Spare 6:53
5.A Promise Not Forgotten 7:17
6.Red Means Go 5:50
7.Ten Years 8:44
8.Dex’s Dilemma 8:07
9.Three Brothers 5:19
10.Winter Wonderland 3:37
11.Flower 6:29

Recorded September 13th and 14th, 2009 at The Hit Factory Criteria, Miami FL

Liner Notes by Fred Sturm

Executive Producer - Stephen and Jennifer Guerra

Engineered by Brian Gerstle

Mastered by Bob Katz at Digital Domain, Orlando, FL

Producer - Ryan Parker

Assistant Producer - Gary Lindsay

Photography and Videography by Stephen Guerra, Sr., Matt Vashlishan, and Gary Lindsay

Band Mother - Donna Guerra