2015 Jazz Grammy® Preview #4 – Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album

A category that in the past was dominated by the traditional big bands, now features an interesting mix. It’s a tossup with much more than classic swing on the plate.

The L.A. Treasures Project – The Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra (Capri)

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Life In The Bubble – Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band (Concord)

Quiet Pride: The Elizabeth Catlett Project – Rufus Reid (Motema)

Live: I Hear The Sound – Archie Shepp Attica Blues Orchestra (Archie Ball)

OverTime: Music of Bob Brookmeyer – The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra (Planet Arts)

Should Win: Rufus Reid

Will Win: Vanguard Jazz Orchestra

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