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Classical Roots, Open Horizons

David Bixler By David Bixler | Liner Notes

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A Sun That Never Sets is Ralph Alessi's new recording on ECM and features Matt Mitchell on piano, bassist John Hébert double bass and Ches Smith on drums and vibes. This quartet is augmented by the appearance of Ralph's brother Joseph Alessi, who is the principal trombonist of the New York Philharmonic. In this episode on LINER NOTES Ralph talks about his path from classical trumpet to jazz and additionally offers profound insight into his compositional process.

This episode feature music from Ralph Alessi's A Sun That Never Sets (ECM).

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