Co-led by composers David Schumacher and JC Sanford, this dynamic 17-piece jazz orchestra delivers heady, modernist fare ranging from the dissonant, surging “Breaking Point” to the majestic sweep of “Edge of the Window,” the sly, Thad Jones-inspired “Chuck ‘n’ Jinx,” the formidable “Rhythm of the Mind” and the gentle, rubato ballad “Ives, Eyes.” The session is fueled by the excellent drumming of John Hollenback. Outstanding soloists include tenor saxophonist Chris Bacas, guitarist Andrew Green, baritone saxophonist Dave Riekenberg, trombonists Mark Patterson and Alan Ferber and bass clarinetist Ben Kono. Kate McGarry lends ethereal vocals to the gentle tone poem “The Radiance of Spring.”
Originally PublishedSound Assembly: Edge of the Mind
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