Voices [2] is an initial 2007 compact disc by the University of Memphis Southern Comfort Jazz Orchestra recorded in the studio.
This was their 1st full-length feature CD release since an LP recording under the direction of Gene Rush in 1987.
[9][10] Voices was recorded to present a wide range of music to include tunes arranged of past University of Memphis alumni Mulgrew Miller and James Williams.
[11] U of M Jazz Orchestra alumni include James Williams, Mulgrew Miller, Tony Reedus, Donald Brown, Bill Easley, and Bill Mobley.
"...that the playing is so impressive and has the feeling of being effortless on what must have been rather difficult charts to master...it is the rich ensemble sound that makes this CD most memorable" JazzTimes.com (review 2008)[12] "Throughout Voices, the writing is quite colorful, adventurous and challenging" JazzTimes.com (review 2009)[13] Track Listing: