Integrating rhythmic power with musical taste, drummer Steve Fidyk returns to his big band roots, distinctly showcasing his dominant performance skills on this unique collection of original music. 
His fourth date as a leader features an all-star band of musicians who hail from the ranks of The Buddy Rich Big Band, The Count Basie Orchestra, The Jazz Orchestra of Philadelphia, Maynard Ferguson’s Big Bop Nouveau, The Army Blues, The Navy Commodores, and The Airmen of Note. 
Featured soloists include some of New York’s finest — guitar legend Jack Wilkins, tenor saxophone titan Walt Weiskopf and contemporary organist Brian Charette. Each soloist is an engaged participant that pushes Fidyk’s polyrhythmic message direct to the battleground. 
Music fans will agree that RED BEATS brings together the finest elements of big band swing, combined with contemporary style, affirming Fidyk as an exciting bandleader for years to come.

1. Bebop Operations

This Track from my Album Total Eclipse.  Recorded live in the Studio.

Culture in Culture

Peace

Teach Me Tonight,from CD Total Eclipse)

Original Latin Jazz composition inspired by Carlos Santana and commissioned by Strathmore Artist in Residence program!

Total Eclipse

Duo with Daniel Morris,  Viola and Guitar! really exciting arrangement and performance  from CD Israel/ Morris.   Guitar Bob Israel, Viola Daniel Morris, Andrew Dunbar on Bass.

SKY FALL 7-31-13

Really and popular track from this record.

Bob Israel & Total Eclpise

Blackbird (Flugel Horn And Guitar)

16 piece swinging Band.  Featuring vocalist Mike Cotter.  This recording was recorded live first time through with Mike.  The bands musicians walso  perform with the Ellington Orchestra,  the Basie Band as well as the Smithsonian Masterworks Orchestra.  Enjoy!  Bob

Bob Israel Big Band with Mike Cotter

Fly me to the Moon

This track with the Big Band captures one of the great trumpet soloist we have today.  Hear Tom Williams play a soulful treatment of My Valentine and end it like #maynartdfurguson in an incredible display of high note trumpet virtuosity.

My Funny Valentine

This track features pianist Robert Redd.  Robert currently perfroms with the Ellington Orchestra.  He also performs with The Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra.  He has performed with The Washington Jazz Battalion Blues Alley Big and and the Bob Israel Big Band.  Check him out!!!

All of ME

This track was also recorded live.. It features the band and Mike singing Lady is a Tramp.  The band warmed and swinging om this onme.

The Lady is a Tramp

This version of Summer Wind features the great late Mike Cotter.  By the end of this one he and the band are letting loose;,  

Enjoy,

Bob

Total Eclipse

Bob IsraeL