By Ron Schepper, Textura Thinkin’ Big’s the name of the twenty-piece band from Chicago that performs Jonah Francese’s material on its sophomore album Reclamation. It could, however, apply equally well to the social issues addressed by individuals of varying ethnicities and gender identities on the nineteen-track project. Said topics arise forcefully in the form of … Read More
Bandleader/Composer Jonah Francese Amplifies Unheard Voices on Reclamation, the New Album from his Thinkin’ Big Big Band Digital Out October 3, 2019 Worldwide Release: December 9 Thinkin’ Big: Kristen Dye (flute), Clay Lyons (alto sax), Mark Zaleski (alto & soprano sax), Jonathan Bean & Paul Melhus (tenor sax), Austin Yancey (baritone sax), Kai Sandoval, Danny … Read More
Thinkin’ Big: Kristen Dye (flute), Clay Lyons (alto sax), Mark Zaleski (alto & soprano sax), Jonathan Bean & Paul Melhus (tenor sax), Austin Yancey (baritone sax), Kai Sandoval, Danny Fratina, Jenn Zevos, Jesse Francese & Taylor Kelly (trumpet), Quinn Carson, Eric Stilwell, Myrish Spell & Rob Krahn (trombone), Caio Afiune & Marc Malsegna (guitar), David … Read More
