The Nova Jazz Orchestra is a project sponsered by the Nova Jazz Corporation, a Minnesota non-profit corporation dedicated to promoting and developing the arts and, in particular, modern big band jazz. The group's "lab band" format encourages members to stretch their talents by composing and arranging material for the group. The albums are the outgrowth of that philosophy. Every piece is an original composition or arrangement which was created by the group's members. From straight-ahead jazz to Latin and rock beats to unusual multi-meter grooves, the music on each album represents a wide variety of styles. Nova wishes to thank all its members, both past and present, who contributed so freely of their time and talents to make the Nova project a success. Without that effort this project would not have been possible.