Upside Out


Upside Out is the debut album of the Riverside City College Jazz Ensemble and its combos, released in 2003 under the Sea Breeze Vista Jazz label. The album was distributed to jazz radio stations, where it received airplay on stations across the United States.

Background

The Riverside City College Jazz Ensemble has been a component of the music program at Riverside City College for over 40 years. The ensemble stages students in various performance settings: from large bands to smaller combos. The album Upside Out, released in 2003, features the work of both individuals and the collective ensemble.
The RCC Jazz Ensemble has played at numerous events and venues, including the University of Northern Colorado's Greeley Jazz Festival and the University of Texas Jazz Festivals.
In addition to competitive performances, the RCC Jazz Ensemble features guest artist workshops and performances with musicians such as Carl Saunders, James Moody, Bob McChesney, Mike Stern, Poncho Sanchez, and Kim Richmond. New works are commissioned each spring and have been obtained from jazz composers such as Bob Curnow, Jack Cooper—who composed the title track of "Upside Out"—David Caffey, and Matt Harris.

Recognition

The music from the CD was performed multiple times during tours with the RCC Jazz Ensemble, most notably on a concert tour of Japan.
In addition, the RCC Jazz Ensemble performed at events such as the Reno Jazz Festival and the International Association for Jazz Education Convention.

Reception

The CD has received positive attention within the jazz community and was consistently played on jazz radio stations across the United States. Stations such as WBIO in Indiana, WPKN in Connecticut, WAER in New York, KVLU-NPR in Texas, and KSDS in California have included it in their playlists.

Track listing

Recording sessions

Musicians

  • Conductor: Charlie Richard
  • Saxophones and woodwinds: Travis Alegria, Kelly Corbin, Ioana Fleming, Jason Jamerson, Demetrius Patin, Bill Preci, Trevor Shiffermiller, James Reinbolt, Jaime Royal, Gerry Whitaker
  • Trumpets and flugelhorns: Everardo Aguilar, Kinch Degrate, Paul Karandos, Tatsuya Koyama, Brian Mantz, Don Marino II, Carlos Villa, Kevin Young
  • Trombones: Dan Bigler, Diane Bigler, Rick Covarubias, Frank Hickman, Joe Martinez, Marcos Rodriguez, Nicholas Terwilliger, Aaron Wharton
  • Guitar: James DePrato, Josh Miller, Erin Von Pingle
  • Piano: David Peoples, Erin Von Pingle
  • Bass: Bill Dickson, Shane Jordan, Ferrari Watts
  • Drums: Jon McCammon, Dan Rocadio, Chad Villarreal
  • Percussion: Michael Gaylord, Anna Perotta, Angela Thomas

    Production

  • Recording engineer, mixing: Charlie Richard
  • Mastering: D.J. Alverson
  • Liner notes: David Caffey
  • Cover art and graphic design: Joan Rovan Wales

    Charts

YearChartTypeSong/AlbumPositionChart Date
2004JazzWeek Airplay ReportingAlbumUpside Out164February 6, 2004