Greg Gisbert
Gabe Mervine
John Lake
Al Hood

Mike Conrad
Paul McKee
Adam Bartczak
Gary Mayne

Joel Frahm
Wil Swindler
Scott Turpen
Peter Sommer
Sam Williams

Ben Markley
Steve Kovalcheck
Ken Walker
Jim White. 
 

The Ben Markley Big was initially formed to celebrate one of the more influential and beloved figures in jazz through this unique project, showcasing many of the late pianist and composer Cedar Walton's most revered tunes through new arrangements for big band. Performing iconic compositions such as 'Hindsight,' 'Bolivia,' and 'Holy Land,' Markley brings together fellow faculty members from the University of Wyoming and top-flight Denver-area musicians to produce an honest and swinging recording that honors Cedar Walton while presenting his music in a bright new light... See More