Two Seconds to Midnight is the first album released by the Alan Baylock Jazz Orchestra, a Washington, D.C.–based big band. Released in 2003 through Sea Breeze Jazz Records, the album is composed of arrangements by Baylock on a number of jazz standards as well as some of his original compositions. The album featured guest appearances by pianist Kenny Werner. It was recorded at Bias Recording Studios in Springfield, Virginia.
Track listing
All arrangements are by Alan Baylock unless otherwise noted.
The Alan Baylock Jazz Orchestra is composed of musicians from the D.C. area, particularly from the Airmen of Note, Army Blues, and Navy Commodores jazz ensembles. This album also featured renowned jazz pianist Kenny Werner as a guest artist on tracks "Cottontail" and "Sea Changes".
Bandleader/Arranger
Alan Baylock
Saxophones
Andy Axelrad – alto sax, flute
Antonio Orta – alto sax, flute
Joseph Henson – alto sax
Tyler Kuebler – tenor sax, clarinet
Luis Hernandez – tenor sax
Jeff Antoniuk – tenor sax, soprano sax, clarinet
Chad Makela – baritone sax, bass clarinet
Doug Morgan – baritone sax
Trumpets
Brian MacDonald
Mike Davis
Mike Kamuf
Rich Sigler
Tim Leahey
Trombones
Ben Patterson
Jeff Martin
Joe Jackson
Jeff Cortazzo – bass trombone
Rhythm
Shawn Purcell – guitar
Bob Larson – piano
John Pineda – bass
Paul Henry – bass
Steve Fidyk – drums
Production
Bob Dawson – engineer, recording, mixing, producer
