An innovative big band for the '90s from Seattle, The Jazz Police are fronted by James Rasmussen. This 21-piece ensemble features the charts of the leader, Dan Berry, Doug Rasmussen and Paul Roth, the vocals of Greta Matassa and the electric guitar of Doug Zangar. Formed in 1987 and releasing their first record in 1990, the band offers contemporary big-band music influenced by Stan Kenton and Gil Evans. ~ David Szatmary