For their second recording, the Electric Squeezebox Orchestra went into the legendary Fantasy Studios in Berkeley, CA for a marathon two-day session, capturing the band's eclectic spirit through 9 original compositions along with an arrangement of McCoy Tyner's 'Señor Carlos. ' Led by trumpeter Erik Jekabson, the band has held down Sunday nights for three years at Doc's Lab in SF's vibrant North Beach neighborhood. Building a formidable book of originals and creative arrangements, a dynamic group aesthetic, and a loyal fan-base ready for anything, the ESO takes chances and explores options while never veering from their pursuit of heart, soul and groove.
Alto Saxophones: Sheldon Brown, Larry Delacruz
Tenor Saxophones: Michael Zilber, Marcus Stephens
Baritone Saxophone: Charlie Gurke
Trombones: Rob Ewing, Danny Lubin-Laden, Patrick Malabuyo, Richard Lee
Trumpets: Erik Jekabson, Darren Johnston, Dave Scott (1,2,7,10), Doug Morton (1-6) Ian Carey, (7-10), Henry Hung (5,6,8), Niel Levonious (3,4)
Piano: Dan Zemelman (1,3-7,9-10) Colin Hogan (2), Grant Levin (8)
Bass: Tommy Folen
Drums: Hamir Atwal (3-6,8,9) David Flores (1,7,10), Alan Hall (2)
Special Guest on percussion: John Santos (1,7,10)
