We Are The CCJO (Album)

Eric Lechliter, music director, conductor, arranger, composer

The debut album of the Cincinnati Contemporary Jazz Orchestra, "We Are The CCJO," features adventurous original jazz compositions, brand new treatments of classic vocal standards, and fresh re-imaginings of 20th century popular music. The orchestra features many of the Queen City's finest jazz musicians including internationally renowned vocalist Mandy Gaines.

The album features an original jazz suite by Eric Lechliter:

“Suite for the New Year”

Movement 1: Many a Weary Foot

Movement 2: A New Face at the Door

Movement 3: The Throb of the Clock

Movement 4: Seas Between Us Broad Have Roared

Movement 5: Ring In, Ring Out