*Number One Son*

With **Bernie Dresel** as Captain at the helm, this Clipper ship was deftly and gracefully navigated on an epic adventure that harkens back to the golden era of music and production. He provides the guidance and the driving energy that propels this ensemble forward with kinetic force.
This jazz orchestra is comprised of 16 seasoned pros on the Los Angeles studio scene. The sound has a contemporary and dynamic energy with a focused edge to it that is like no other combo. At times, it is reminiscent of drummer-led ensembles of the past. The instrumental makeup is unique in that there is no piano, but jazz/rockin’ acoustic and electric guitar instead.

Purchase Album

Side A

1. Sentimental Journey (4:47)
Arrangement: Brian Scanlon
Solo: Brian Scanlon

2. Number One Son (5:17)
Arrangement: James McMillen
Solos: Tom Luer, Kris Bergh

3. Tie, No Suit (5:53)
Arrangement: Dave Richards
Solo: Kirsten Edkins

4. G Squared Boogie (4:05)
Arrangement: Grant Geissman
Solo: Grant Geissman

Side B

1. Seven Steps To Heaven (5:37)
Arrangement: James McMillen
Solos: Grant Geissman, Brian Scanlon

2. The Star Crossed Lovers (5:40)
Arrangement: Nan Schwartz
Solo: Kirsten Edkins

3. Giant Steps (3:24)
Arrangement: Jeff Bunnell
Solo: Alex Budman

4. Whipping Post (5:22)
Arrangement: Tony Bonsera
Vocal: Tony Bonsera
Solo: Grant Greissman

Total time: 40:05

Bernie Dresel - Drums
Grant Geissman - Guitars
Ken Wild - Upright Bass (all except A4, B4)
Djordje Stijepovic - Upright Slap Bass (A1, A4, B1)
Dave Richards - Trumpet
Tony Bonsera - Trumpet (all), Vocal (B4), Electric Bass (B4)
Kris Bergh - Trumpet
Jeff Bunnell - Trumpet
Alan Kaplan - Trombone
Ryan Dragon - Trombone
James McMillen - Trombone
Todd Eames - Bass Trombone
Brian Scanlon - Alto & Soprano Saxophone
Kirsten Edkins - Alto Saxophone
Alex Budman - Tenor Saxophone
Tom Luer - Tenor Saxophone
Brian Williams - Baritone Saxophone

Recorded live at EastWest Studios (Studio 1) in Hollywood to a Studer A827-MCH 24 track analog recorder using RTM SM9111 2-inch analog tape at 30ips through its custom 80 input Neve 8078 discrete analog console on October 15/16, 2024.

Mixdown at Village Studios (Studio B) in West Los Angeles onto ½" 2 track Ampex ATR-100 using RTM SM911 analog tape at 30 IPS on November 9/10, 2025.

Mastering and lacquer cutting for the vinyl release was completed by Kevin Gray at Coherent Audio from the original ½-inch 30ips master tapes on December 18,