Best Laid Plans is the third release from Jon Schapiro’s “Schapiro 17 Big Band.” With the album, Schapiro successfully transcends the usual contemporary jazz experience. The album delivers rewarding big-band jazz with original charts and imaginative reinterpretations. Schapiro’s strongest track is a profound take on Scott Joplin’s “Solace.” The arrangement squeezes out every note of … Continue reading →