Jazz
Recorded: October 12,13 and 14, 2009, Studiomedia, Chicago, IL on
Geof Bradfield - tenor and soprano saxophones, bass clarinet, flute
Victor Garcia - trumpet, fugelhorn, congas and percussion
Jeff Parker - guitar
Ryan Cohan - piano
Clark Sommers - bass
George Fludas - drums and percussion
With a 2008 month-long tour of Africa as inspiration, Chicago saxophonist G. Bradfield composed a rhythmically rich, harmonically challenging suite, drawing on his experiences in Rwanda, Congo, Uganda, & Zimbabwe. Incorporating elements of jazz, Bradfield connects the sounds of Africa with those of the African Diaspora in North America, creating a stunning musical travelogue. Before writing, he assembled a group of like-minded, dynamic Chicago musicians to compose for - pianist Ryan Cohan, guitarist Jeff Parker, trumpeter-percussionist Victor Garcia, bassist Clark Sommers, and drummer George Fludas - helping to forge a powerful group aesthetic for the recording.
Produced by Geof Bradfield
Recorded by Scott Steinman
Mixed by Rich Breen
Mixed at dogmatic Sound, LA
Mastered by Rich Breen
Mastered at Dogmatic Sound |
