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Background
Formed in 2016, the Timberline Express Big Band is comprised of some of the most exceptional jazz musicians of the Rogue Valley in Southern Oregon. The group seeks to produce music that respects the history and tradition of the big band genre, and also seeks to move it down the tracks to heightened conceptual realms, all within the highest standard of musical performance. Timberline Express rehearses regularly, records demos for TMC, and plays in performances at local venues, and at regional music and jazz festivals. “Departures,” the first CD of the TEBB is available for purchase in the Timberline Music Company Store and at all major retail outlets.

Personnel
Timberline Express Big Band is comprised of :


 * Martin Behnke (Leader)


 * Gordon Greenley (saxaphone)
 * Chris Pearson (saxaphone)
 * Bob Rawlings (saxaphone)
 * Ken White (saxaphone)
 * Daryl Fjeildheim (saxaphone)
 * Randy Scherer (trumpet)
 * Bradley Saunders (trumpet)
 * Max Harrington (trumpet)
 * John Ferriera (trumpet)
 * Joshua Dargavell (trombone)
 * Will Scharen (trombone)
 * Dave Wolf (trombone)
 * Mark Jacobs (trombone)
 * Ian McCarty (piano)
 * Ryan Johnson (bass)
 * Ian Harland (drums)
 * Mark Hamersly (guitar)

Discography

Departures (TMC Records 2018)

References

The group was recognized in 2017 as the winner of the Ictus International Music Competition in the Community Band category, playing three of Dr. Behnke’s compositions for its program.

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