The album features the SFJQ on 11 tracks, ranging from hip standards (“Bernie’s Tune”, “Alice in Wonderland”, “Favela”, “Skylark” and “Groove Merchant”), to two originals (including Nolan’s epic “Swingtime in Sonoma”), to two tracks arranged for double quartet – featuring the outstanding Alexander String Quartet (an ambitious take on Brubeck’s “Blue rondo a la turc”, and a unique mix of Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy” and the jazz standard “Avalon”). The album also features a guest appearance by the great Bay Area trumpeter John Capobianco (“If I Were a Bell”).

As a temporary offering ­ to NARAS members and others ­ we¹re currently presenting ALL 11 Tracks of the album in their entirety for free streaming. Simply press the Play button to begin listening. This complete offering will remain until November 15, 2011.