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Flyover by Mike Conrad

From the album

Album Title: Mike Conrad's Fertile Soil Suite
Independent Release
Released: 2021
Duration: 00:29:42

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About the Album

Part IV of the "Fertile Soil Suite," this composition explores feelings associated with often being overlooked, ignored, or underestimated as a state in the middle of the country. It was written by Mike Conrad for the Iowa Jazz Composers Orchestra and features Robert Espe (alto saxophone), Jon Ailabouni (trumpet), and Steve Grismore (guitar).

Tracks

Battleground; Ioway; Hog Heaven; Flyover

Personnel

Mike Conrad

composer / conductor

Additional Personnel

Robert Espe: alto saxophone, clarinet, violin; Jen Tiede: alto saxophone, flute, clarinet; Christopher Merz: tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, flute, clarinet; Nolan Schroeder: tenor saxophone, clarinet, bassoon; Simon Harding: baritone saxophone, bass clarinet, flute; Cory Schmitt: trumpet/flugelhorn; Dave Rezek: trumpet/flugelhorn; Jon Ailabouni: trumpet/flugelhorn; Steve Wheeler: trumpet/flugelhorn; Anthony Williams: trombone; Rich Medd: trombone; Joel Nagel: trombone; Zack Morton: bass trombone; Steve Grismore: guitar; Mike Conrad: piano/composer/conductor; Drew Morton: bass; Dave Tiede: drums

Date featured

March 1, 2022

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