earPlay Jazzquintet

Personnel (left to right): Michael Smolens piano / synthesizers / voice / balafon / alto flute Alex Murzyn soprano, alto, & tenor saxes / C & alto flutes / bass clarinet Fred Randolph acoustic & elec. basses & guitars / sop. sax / flute / perc. Brian Rice drum set / tabla / percussion Michael Hatfield vibes / "marimba lumina" / sampler / accordion / perc. / voice *with guest artist Heather Rogers spoken word / stage magic

Description The "earPlay Jazzquintet" is a groundbreaking electro-acoustic ensemble with a
uniquely
kaleidoscopic sound.

They take stylistic variety to new heights, cross-fertilizing
North Indian,
West African,
Brazilian,
and Middle Eastern influences
with 
jazz and 20th-century classical idioms. 

The ensemble deftly weaves together compelling textures, uniting the realms of
composition and improvisation,
spoken word and stage magic.

Add to that a veritable banquet of instruments from around the world


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