Resting beneath its glistening cellophane cover and bright ribbon, the quiet beauty of an orchid suggests a variety of moods and a series of gay adventures. Musically matching the penetrating impact of that horticultural masterpiece, Richard Maltby and the Jazz Classics Orchestra have cultivated ten colorful beauties and boxed them in orchestral brilliance. Ranging from the soft, blue-white hue of the ever-lovely Intermezzo to the startling golden tones of Mattinata, these superb Maltby arrangements delight the ear as their floral counterparts delight the eye. The name of Richard Maltby is increasingly popular on several levels of American musicianship. His speciality has been the development of a distinctive big band sound with perfectly balanced sections and a demanding beat from whence solo improvisations flow. These same characteristics are in evidence here, 'though their capacity has been enlarged to accommodate the sweet blend of strings and the shaded harmonies of a mixed chorus. Under Maltby’s skilled hand, these orchestrated 'orchids' acquire a tonal color that lingers through countless turntable flights. From the vast reservoir of arranging-conducting talent of Richard Maltby springs this timeless bouquet of melody – 'Orchids From Maltby'.