Porto Franco Records: PFR031 
http://www.portofrancorecords.com/albums-and-store/darren-johnstons-gone-to-chicago-the-big-lift/

* Darren Johnston: trumpet
* Jeb Bishop: trombone
* Jason Adasiewicz: vibraphone
* Nate McBride: bass
* Frank Rosaly: drums
 
http://www.darrenjohnstonmusic.com/ 
http://www.jebbishop.com/ 
http://www.jasonadasiewicz.com/ 
http://www.allmusic.com/artist/nate-mcbride-mn0000114659 
http://www.frankrosaly.com/

Recorded by Nick Broste on July 21 & 22, 2010 at Strobe Recording, Chicago.

Reviews
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By Grego Applegate Edwards

Yesterday, Darren Johnston with the Nice Guy Trio.... Today, Darren Johnston
with Chicago guys. Darren Johnston's The Big Lift (PFR Porto Franco 031) came
out late this past summer (2011) and it's worth tracking down. A great lineup
doing some very good music....It's Darren on trumpet, Jeb Bishop on trombone,
Jason Adasiewicz, vibes, Nate McBride, bass, and Frank Rosaly, drums. In other
words, a kind of all-star Chicago lineup.

The group goes through its paces with Ornette's "Love Call", Duke's "Black and
Tan Fantasy" and six Johnston originals, all of which make for fine
semi-expanded springboards for these masterful improvisers. Needless to say
Darren holds his own and each is an original voice. Jeb and Darren make for a
wildly creative front line and Jason is his usual stimulating self with
extended harmonic comps as needed and well chosen lines. The rhythm team socks
the monkey in ways that make them a hell of a good choice for a freely
propulsive set such as this.

Most definitely this is one you should not miss. It's a real feather in
Mr. Johnston's cap and the Chicago crew is right there on it!

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By Stef 
http://www.freejazzblog.org/2011/10/darren-johnstons-gone-to-chicago-big.html

By Troy Collins 
http://www.pointofdeparture.org/PoD37/PoD37MoreMoments6.html

By Glenn Astarita 
http://www.allaboutjazz.com/the-big-lift-darren-johnston-porto-franco-records-review-by-glenn-astarita.php

Por Jesús Gonzalo (es)