[1] The concept for the recording came from the idea of a high level feature CD showcasing the Michael Waldrop Big Band.

"[2] Early in 2013 Michael Waldrop forwarded a portfolio of songs (jazz instrumentals) to Jack Cooper in order to commission big band arrangements.

[10] Waldrop and his big band were invited to perform the album at the Jazz Education Network International Conference in Louisville, Kentucky on January 9, 2016.

The original ensemble from the recording performed; included were guest artists Brad Dutz and Billy Hulting.

[12] Advertisements were run in both Down Beat Magazine and JazzTimes in the March issues (2015) for Origin Records to feature the CD.

Jeff Tamarkin, Associate Editor, JazzTimes magazine '“Time Within Itself” is a state-of-the-art modern large jazz ensemble project that I highly recommend.

When you add Sandra's (Dudley) voice to the mix, you get a great 21st Century texture that lifts this project up into the contemporary sizzle zone!

Michael Waldrop and Jack Cooper have struck a great balance on their new album from Origin Records; ‘Time With Itself.’ Nothing drives a band better than a drummer playing his own music; there is a special groove that comes out that feels just right.