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If I Only Had a Brain by Ted Piltzecker

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Album Title: Vibes on a Breath
Label: OA2 Records
Released: 2023

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About the Album

For his first larger ensemble recording, New York vibraphonist Ted Piltzecker made a trip to Denver and rekindled relationships developed years ago during his tenure as director of the Aspen Music Festival. Originally a trumpet player, Piltzecker continually seeks the organic connection between breath and musical expression as it relates to the vibraphone. 'Vibes on a Breath' allows him to phrase with the septet's horn players, Brad Goode, Paul McKee, John Gunther & Wil Swindler, and to provide counterpoint as the only harmony instrument in the rhythm section with drummer Paul Romaine and bassist Gonzalo Teppa. The eight reimagined jazz classics, along with three originals, unveil new twists & turns to a classic sound. The intimacy of the approach along with the addition of bass clarinet and flugelhorn doubles adds an extra layer of richness and color to the already mesmerizing arrangements. Piltzecker's work transports to an alluring musical world where every note is infused with a personal touch.

Tracks

If I Only Had A Brain; Nature Boy; Roaring Fork Closure; We’ll Get Through This; Stolen Moments; Subconscious Lee; New Orleans; It Could Happen To You; In Your Quiet Place; Seven Steps To Heaven; Bus.

Personnel

Additional Personnel

Judith Leclair: bassoon; Javier Diaz: percussion.

Reviews

Vibes on a Breath by Jack Bowers

Date featured

August 16, 2023

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