Some Tequila and a Plan

Yuma Jazz Company's most recent album consists of 5 original tunes by trumpeter/composer Steven Hennig. It was recorded January 16 & 17, 2023, once again in San Luis, AZ. at Studio 512 Productions, by Mario Hernandez, owner/engineer. Keeping with our new tradition, all tunes were recorded 'old school' - live in studio with no isolation or overdubbing.

The album is dedicated to the memory of our great friend and bassist, Maestro Leo Neblina.

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Serenity

Serenity is the latest YJC album, collection of new, original tunes by Steven Hennig. Recorded September 4 & 5, 2021 at Studio 512 Productions in the border town of San Luis, AZ. All tunes were recorded 'old school' - live in studio with no isolation or overdubbing.Styles include Latin, funk, fusion, and ballad. The emphasis throughout is on listening and group improvisation, and the album splendidly utilizes the unique talents of the individual musicians.

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A Night Such as This

YJC's new collection of original tunes by composer/trumpeter Steven Hennig is the group's fifth, and its first since Intuition in 2014.  Due to concerns about Covid 19, guitarist Carl Posch and bassist Jon Knudtson were not available for the recording session. Regional music scene standouts Jason Arviso and Leo Neblina sat in and noticeably added their own approaches and energy to help create a satisfying and exciting result. While previous albums were recorded in Phoenix and San Diego, A Night Such As This happened locally at Mario Hernandez' Studio 512 Productions in San Luis, AZ. It was recorded September 19 & 20, 2020, 'live' in studio - no isolation and no redubbing - just like the group would perform in front of an audience.

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Intuition

The YJC Quintet recorded Intuition on October 11 & 12, 2014 in San Diego, with a special Release Event in the Village Area of Yuma Palms Regional Center on December 4. Six of the tunes were composed by trumpeter Steven Hennig, and one is by guitarist Carl Posch. The title track, with music and lyrics by Hennig, is sung by Yuma vocalist and music instructor Eloisa Arviso. Posch contributed an upbeat shuffle entitled Shut the Uffle Up. The other Hennig tunes are Late Night Taco Stand, a Latin tune with emphasis on congas, a brooding ballad Well Worn Sole, an up tempo Brazilian samba featuring drummer Brandon Coz titled Cozy Samba, laid-back swing tune called Let’s Remain at Large, and (She Is) Everything Plus, a driving, romantic Latin tune.

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Street Scene

The YJC Quintet recorded Street Scene on June 12 & 13, 2010, once again at its recording 'home', Chaton Studios in Phoenix, AZ. This album contains 3 tunes by guitarist Carl Posch in addition to the customary Steven Hennig works. The CD title comes from the first tune, based on a New Orleans 'street beat'. The balance of the album contains a number of inviting styles - straight ahead to blues to Latin feels.

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95 North

On 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.

Shades After Dark

Shades After Dark, the debut album of the Yuma Jazz Company, is a collection of 8 originals by trumpeter Steven Hennig. 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.