Travel down the Jazz history road with Mel Collins & D. Ben-jamin Big Band as they take you on a journey from yesterday to today. Begin with the swingin' days of Ella & Basie then to the classic 60s Blue Note period of Nancy Wilson and Etta James. Lastly, they drop you off at the smooth jazz grooves of today with renditions of current hits by John Legend's "Ordinary People" and Dave Wheat's "Better Than Anything." The unique jazz vocals of Mel Collins, the dynamic arrangements of Duane Benjamin along with the great solo work of jazz artists Bennie Maupin, Bob Sheppard, Rickey Woodard, Clayton Cameron and Kevin Toney create a perfect tribute to the best eras of jazz. With something for every jazz lover, you will surely enjoy A LITTLE JAZZ NOW & THEN.