Nosedive is a contrafact based on the Jazz standard Autumn Leaves which I leavened with a few additional harmonic changes. I was very fortunate to have one of Germany's best rhythm sections for this date - Mischa Schumann, piano; Thomas Biller, bass and Heinz Lichius on drums. The band handles this up tempo with the elan that shows how far things have progressed in a country formally known best musically for its symphony orchestras and military bands. I had a great time this day and hope to be releasing further tracks from this session as I find the time to mix them. Until then enjoy this musical sketch from Hamburg on the Elbe. cheers Jerry Jerrytilitz.com JERRY TILITZ is a american trombonist,composer and vocalist from New York City presently ensconced in Hamburg, Germany. In the course of his career Mr. Tilitz has had the honor of recording and/or performing with many exceptional artists including Gerry Mulligan, Horace Parlan, Hank Jones, Roy Eldridge, Herb Geller, Tommy Flanagan, Warren Vache, Adam Nussbaum, Benny Bailey, Danny Moss, Harry Allen, Randy Sandke, Tom Harrell, Barry Harris, Bill Mays, Randy Brecker, Benny Golson and many others. After studying with Jazz luminaries Lennie Tristano and the influencial trombonist Curtis Fuller, Mr. Tilitz began his professional career in New York City with Billy Taylor's Jazzmobile Big Band. In addition to becoming involved in New York's vibrant club and studio scene Jerry taught jazz theory and analysis at Queensboro College and received a grant for composition and performance from the prestigious U.S. National Endowment for the Arts. Since relocating in Hamburg, Germany Mr.Tilitz has hosted his own radio program in Germany called "An American In Hamburg", played in the european musical production of Cats, Chorus Line, 42nd Street and Ain’t Misbehavin’ and written for publications including the well regarded Jazz Journal International. Jerry has produced several recordings on his own label Both Feet Records including "The Dance Of The Living Room Sofas" (BF 1002-2) featuring Don Braden, Lonnie Plaxico, Cecil Brooks III and Michael Cochrane and "Jerry Tilitz/The New York Tapes" (BF 1001-2), a compilation of Jerry's New York bands which include high profile artists Tom Harrell, Arnie Lawrence, Jim McNeely, Bob Moses, Harold Danko, Bob Kindred, Jerome Harris, Jon Burr, Jeff Brillinger, Gary Smulyan, Valery Ponomarev and Billy Hart. Also available is a CD production for the Bellaphon, Germany L+R label "Tales Of Two Cities" (CDLR 45035) with appearances by Horace Parlan, Adam Nussbaum, Frank Wunsch, Ray Drummond, Bill Mays and Jimmi Roger Pedersen. Jerry's latest release is "Ralph Reichert/Jerry Tilitz - Back To Back" on the prestigious Nagel Heyer Records label. Jerry's latest CD release (September 2013) is "Jerry Tilitz Meets Joe Gallardo" (TCB 32202) on the Montreux Jazz Label TCB. The above recordings are available as CDs or digital downloads from CD Baby at http://cdbaby.com/all/jerrytilitz