The album includes rigorous compositions like the angular Bartók tribute " Canonn for Bela " and the joyous " If I Hit the Lottery ". Critical Reception
As the title suggests, Johnson lead a "dream band"—a specialized large ensemble featuring an all-star lineup of brass heavyweights. J.J.Johnson - The Brass Orchestra
The tracks range from "starkly beautiful ballads" to "feisty Latin-tingled grooves" and "brisk bebop excursions". The album includes rigorous compositions like the angular
The "all-star" roster included trombonists Steve Turre and Robin Eubanks , trumpeters Jon Faddis and Eddie Henderson , and a rhythm section featuring Renée Rosnes (piano), Rufus Reid (bass), and Victor Lewis (drums). Compositional Style trumpeters Jon Faddis and Eddie Henderson
The group consisted of multiple French horns, euphoniums, tubas, and a harp, notably omitting saxophones and woodwinds.