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New release from Vector Trio

Sarah — Fri, 14 Apr 2006 21:36:42 +0000

Vector Trio Live in DC features tracks I recorded at Sangha and a later performance recorded by Rob at the Velvet Lounge. Check out the experimental blend of technology and musicianship.

Bauhaus Quartet

Sarah — Sat, 16 Apr 2005 18:03:51 +0000

As part of a busy April schedule, I recorded Kevin Norton’s Bauhaus Quartet at Sangha. The traditional structure of drums, bass, and horns provided a reference point. Tony Malaby, saxophones, and Dave Ballou, trumpet, exchanged riffs over Kevin’s contemporary compositions, while John Lindberg, bass, provided texture and grooved during his solos. The technical challenge was balancing the mellow tenor saxophone with the strong trumpet. Overall, I’m pleased with the result.

Ethnic Heritage Ensemble

Sarah — Sat, 05 Feb 2005 18:36:09 +0000

The EHE combines a unique blend of native and jazz instruments to explore African-influenced and free-form jazz. The highlight of this show was the vocal contribution by Kahil El’Zabar. Fortunately, the small size of the venue made it easy to capture this nuanced performance on the recording.

Bill Cole and Warren Smith

Sarah — Sun, 04 Apr 2004 22:35:46 +0000

I first recorded Bill Cole and Warren Smith when they performed as a duo at Sangha in Takoma Park, MD. Bill (double reeds) and Warren (percussion) have been performing together for years, a fact that reveals itself in their intuitive musical chemistry. Several months later I was asked to come back and record Bill’s larger Untempered Ensemble.

Vector Trio

Sarah — Sun, 14 Mar 2004 03:41:06 +0000

This was my first recording for the non-profit Transparent Productions, recorded live at Sangha in Takoma Park, Maryland. Scott Forey, Marshall Hughey, and Gary Rouzer improvise over digital loops of sound which are created as part of the performance. The intensity of the sound translated well on the recording without distortion. Sangha’s performance space is carpeted, and has high ceilings and nonparallel walls, creating an acoustical environment that is a treat for the engineer and the listener.