Friday, March 30, 2018

Alan Hall and Ratatet - Heroes, Saints and Clowns (RIDGEWAY RECORDS 2018)


Ratatet sprung from a collective trio named Electreo, which featured bassoon, bass and drums.

Seeking a fuller sound and more musical options; San Francisco based leader, composer, and drummer Alan Hall added trombone, vibes and keyboards.

1. Demographic Shift 02:50
2. Lane and Joanna 05:33
3. Heroes, Saints and Clowns 05:39
4. A Short Poem for a Shattered Age 03:11
5. Grattitude 05:06
6. Michael Shannon 04:25
7. Agnes Martin 02:51

Ratatet Is: 
Paul Hanson - bassoon, tenor sax
John Gove - trombone
Dillon Vado - vibes
Greg Sankovich - piano, organ
Jeff Denson - electric and acoustic bass
Alan Hall - drums, composer, leader

w/ special guests: Joseph Hebert - cello, Paul McCandless - oboe
and "One Planet Drum Corps"

Produced by Alan Hall and Jeff Denson
Co-produced by Dan Feiszli
Recorded and Mixed by dan Feiszli
Mastered by Ken Lee