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Two Islands III by Andrew Rathbun
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Album Title: Atwood Suites
Label: Origin Records
Released: 2018
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About the Album
An ambitious, multi-faceted composer, saxophonist and bandleader, Andrew Rathbun had used poetry as an inspirational catalyst for several recordings over the last 20 years. Particularly enamored by the works of famed novelist Margaret Atwood, Rathbun composed three suites for large ensemble featuring her poems and the unique voices of trumpeter Tim Hagans, drummer Bill Stewart and vocalists Luciana Souza and Aubrey Johnson, who vividly capture the imagery and emotions of Atwood's poetry. Rathbun's rich, multi-textured compositions and his use of the large ensemble as his musical voice was largely influenced by collaborations with the late, and legendary, trumpeter/composer Kenny Wheeler in the early 2000s. Wheeler's supple, dark tones floating over the group and Luciano Souza's voice bringing to life Atwood's poetry inspired Rathbun to more deeply explore these concepts.
Tracks
Two Islands I; Two Islands II; Two Islands III; Power Politics I; Power Politics II; Power Politics III; Fractured; V; I; II.
Personnel
Andrew Rathbun
saxophone, tenor
John O'Gallagher
saxophone, alto
Ben Kono
saxophone, tenor
Quinsin Nachoff
saxophone
Dan Pratt
saxophone
Carl Maraghi
saxophone, baritone
Tim Hagans
trumpet
Bill Stewart
drums
Dave Ambrosio
bass
Nate Radley
guitar
Jeremy Siskind
piano
Russ Johnson
trumpet
Alan Ferber
trombone
Mike Fahie
trombone
Seneca Black
trumpet
Luciana Souza
vocals
Aubrey Johnson
vocals
JC Sanford
trombone
Matt Holman
trumpetAdditional Personnel
Dave Smith: trumpet, flugelhorn; Chris Olness: bass trombone; Owen Howard: drums (1, 2 on disc 2).
Reviews
- Atwood Suites by Angelo Leonardi
- Atwood Suites by Jerome Wilson
- Atwood Suites by Paul Rauch
- Atwood Suites by Friedrich Kunzmann
- Atwood Suites by Dan Bilawsky
Date featured
April 22, 2020
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