On March 23, steel pan virtuoso Andy Narell will release The Passage, a showcase for the 30-piece steelband Calypsociation and three of the greatest soloists in jazz -- Michael Brecker, Paquito D'Rivera and Hugh Masekela. The story began in 2001 when Narell travelled to Paris and discovered Calypsociation. He recalls, “I could hear after two minutes that I wanted to work with this band." The fit between Narell and Calypsociation was so tight that the band commissioned him to direct, compose and arrange two ten-minute pieces for the second European Steelband Festival in 2002. That music sounded so sweet that Narell continued working with Calypsociation -- a collaboration that's documented on this CD.
The Passage, like all of Narell's music, is informed by a lifetime of experience in jazz, world music and the recording studio. We've just sent you a promo copy/press kit, so I hope you'll look for it and will consider Andy Narell and The Passage for coverage.
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