Saturday, July 23, 2016

Anders Svanoe - State of the Baritone (2016)


"Anders Svanoe's malleability is on full display here-calypsos, bebop heads, Coltrane-influenced modal blowing, free improvisations, Scandinavian folk songs, aleatoric scores, graphic notation, verbal cues and even Iron Maiden-influenced material are just some of the points of departure." 

"This is an important recording, not only in demonstrating the breadth of knowledge and embrace of styles that is necessary for musicians in 2016 and beyond, but also to showcase the sound and composition of a top-notch baritone saxophonist who raises the bar for the weighty instrument's tone, facility and range of expression." 

Jon Irabagon 2016


Released July 1, 2016 

1. No More Mr. Nice Guy 10:40
2. Wagon Wheel 05:27
3. Dreams 04:24
4. Gullin's Pent Up 04:15
5. Regndråper på vannet 06:48
6. Angry Redhead 02:59
7. Julian 02:49
8. County M 03:12
9. Eddie the Monster 05:51
10. Satieism 03:58
11. Interrupt the Interruption 04:41
12. Street Light 04:37
13. Miles ate the Apple 04:39
14. Fjellene på Vestlandet 08:01
15. September 1969 04:17

Anders Svanoe-baritone saxophone 
John Christensen-bass (1-5, 9-14) 
Rodrigo Villanueva Conroy-drums (1-5, 9-14) 
Wendy Ward-piano (6-8, 15) 

Jon Irabagon-producer 

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