Shades After Dark, the debut album of the Yuma Jazz Company, is a collection of 8 originals by trumpeter Steven Hennig. Currently available only at live events and at CAP Music, it was recorded in two sessions in Phoenix, AZ, October 2004, and on it, the quintet covers a variety of territory: Latin, straight ahead, and Afro-Cuban. Response to the CD has been terrific both from buyers and on-air listeners – selections have been played extensively on KAWC FM and KYMA TV as well as a few other stations across the country. Reaction has also been very positive from the national publications that have given it a listen, Jazz Review and Jazz Now Magazine. Buy it now at Cap Music!

Personnel: Steven Hennig – trumpet, flugelhorn Brian Carlson – tenor, alto saxophone Carl Posch – guitar Jon Knudtson – bass Brandon Coz – drums

Tracks: Cabo Bossa Fifth And Vermouth (on the corner of) Rendezvous Of Strangers Shades After Dark Nightspot Early Morning Low Clouds Bogota Bebop An Afternoon In Cameroon

On its new CD 95 North, the Quintet performs 7 new tunes by Steven Hennig, and produces a wide variety of satisfying ‘feels’. Recorded on September 29 & October 1, 2006 at Chaton Studios in Phoenix, AZ, the album and title cut are named for the long, lonely, winding stretch of asphalt one takes when striking out for points North of our Southwest Arizona desert town. Buy it now at Cap Music!

Tracks: For A Moment 95 North Carlypso Intuition Mixed Feelings (over mixed drinks) Another Emotional Cul de sac Finisterra

Select tracks from both CDs available here on OurStage.com