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Instrument: Saxophone, alto
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read moreBob Magnuson-Tom DeSteno Quartet: Omens
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Ironically the two leaders on this session are probably less known than their higher profile sidemen. Duval and Moondoc have left their marks are all over the creative improvised music map when it comes to recording. In contrast, Magnuson and DeSteno, who have been musical associates since high school, have only recently had the opportunity to record, thanks primarily to attention and support of producer Bob Rusch. The music on this disc argues persuasively that the wait has been worth ...
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