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NEW RELEASE! The Gennett Suite, 4-movement jazz composition is a tribute to Richmond, Indiana’s Gennett Records and the jazz greats that recorded there in the 1920s: King Oliver, Jelly Roll, Hoagy, Bix, and Louis Armstrong.

This is a Deluxe double CD set in slipcase with a 65 page booklet bound inside. Limited edition of 1000.

The Suite was inspired by such jazz classics as Tin Roof Blues, Chimes Blues, Davenport Blues, Stardust, Riverboat Shuffle, King Porter Stomp, and more!  Wallarab’s composition takes these songs, expands them to a 17-piece jazz orchestra, and gives them a modern, fresh twist while remaining true to their original nature.

The BWJO recorded The Gennett Suite in Bloomington in August of 2022.  Noted jazz historians John Hasse and David Brent Johnson provided liner notes.

A limited vinyl double LP version will be available in fall 2023.  If you want to be sure to get an early edition/low number, become a donor to the Gennett Suite project.  Funding is still needed to complete all aspects of the release.  Donations are tax deductible.