What a great post. All of us, and I do mean ALL, could learn a lot from listening to the care put into that recording. Fantastic ensemble – phrasing, breathing. Intonation to die for – man, what ears those guys have (had?). Everyone is important in a group like that (or any other group) and they all know it and rely on each other to get the job done. Notice how the group builds from the bottom up, too. This is not a top-heavy sound, but very well balanced, with prominent internal lines as well.

My students are going to hear this…

J