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Gods and Devils by John Vanore
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Album Title: Easter Island Suite
Label: Acoustical Concepts
Released: 2025
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About the Album
For many years Philadelphia composer and trumpeter John Vanore has been working on an epic work for a large jazz ensemble inspired by Easter Island, one of the loneliest places on earth. This striking, memorable suite was well worth the wait. “Gods & Devils” is a full-throttle piece inspired by the spiritual culture of Easter Island. Vanore’s trumpet represents gods, while a burning extended solo by tenor saxophonist Bob Howell represents a darker force, before the rest of the band cries out like a village to bring the track to an exciting and satisfying conclusion.
Tracks
Mvt 1--Discovery; Mvt 2--Gods & Devils; Mvt 3--The Secret Caves; Mvt 4--Rano Raraku.
Personnel
John Vanore
trumpet
Ron Thomas
piano
Craig Thomas
bass, acoustic
Joe Nero
percussion
Dan Monaghan
drumsAustin Wagner
drums
Bob Howell
saxophone
Brian Landrus
saxophone, baritoneDennis Wasko
trumpetLarry Toft
tromboneGreg Kettinger
guitar
Tony DeSantis
trumpetSean McCusker
trombone
Frank Rein
tromboneAdditional Personnel
Mike Falcone (1); Michael Mee: alto saxophone (all tracks), soprano saxophone, flute, alto flute (2, 3), flute (4); Rocco Bene: trumpet, flugelhorn (1); Joe Falon: trumpet, flugelhorn (1); Brian Croder: trumpet, flugelhorn (1); Kevin Rodgers: trumpet, flugelhorn (1); George Barnett: French horn (1-3); Mike Galan: trombone (1); Jose Vidal; bass trombone (1); Ron Thomas: piano: (1, 4); Craig Thomas: string bass (all tracks); Joe Nero: drums: (1); Bob Howell: saxophones (2, 3); Brian Landrus: bass clarinet (3); Sean McAnally: trumpet (2, 3); Joe Cataldo: trumpet (2, 3); Dennis Wasko: trumpet (2, 3); Larry Toft: trombone (2, 3); Barry McCommon: bass trombone: (2, 3); Greg Kettinger: guitar (2-4); Dan Monaghan: drums (2, 3); Peter Neu: trumpet, flugelhorn (4); Marcell Ballinger: trumpet, flugelhorn (4); Tony DeSantis: trumpet, flugelhorn (4); Lyndsie Wilson: French horn: (4); Sean McCusker: trombone (4); Frank Rein: bass trombone: (4); Austin Wagner: drums (4).
Reviews
- Easter Island Suite by Jack Bowers
Date featured
March 20, 2026
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