New Jersey City University Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal, New Jersey City University, Rossey Hall, Jersey City, NJ
Anita will be rehearsing her piece, "Wake Up!", in tandem with fellow faculty member, Allen Farnham, in preparation for Ed Joffe's upcoming recording with this great band. Allen has been rehearsing a student SATB vocal quartet in preparation for the recording session. This will be the first performance and recording of this piece with its full SATB vocal arrangement. Previously recorded on "27 EAST" by Anita Brown Jazz Orchestra, the original track features Anita singing the soprano line, which she overdubbed twice, for a total of three unison vocal tracks. Anita was inspired to incorporate this unusual production technique as a result of heeding the teachings of Manny Albam. The effect astounded seasoned engineer, James Farber.
