$14.99	The Spokes Not So Fast strudelmedia SMCD-012 The Spokes is a unique wind trio co-led by three composer/instrumentalists, who each have a distinctive musical personality and diverse history on the New York music scene: Andy Biskin (clarinet), Curtis Hasselbring (trombone) and Phillip Johnston (soprano saxophone). All three compose for the group with their own personal approach, but their music is linked by a lyrical sense of melody, a wry sense of humor, and a distinctive, idiosyncratic compositional voice. On this debut recording, The Spokes channel influences from early 20th-century chamber music, New Orleans jazz, Third Stream music, Civil War brass bands, and contemporary classical idioms, all delivered with wit and agility (think Jimmy Giuffre’s trios, Debussy’s chamber pieces, or Raymond Scott’s horn section). Also influential are the many groups led by the composers in their individual careers, such as The Microscopic Septet, Trio Tragico, The New Mellow Edwards, Fast ‘N’ Bulbous, and Decoupage.
		Click the play button to hear an audio clip 01. Dizzy Dame (5:25) 02. Spoken Not Heard (6:43) 03. Hippo Park (7:42) 04. Lady Baltimore (5:49) 05. Nothing Flat (4:05) 06. Normal Anyone (7:12) 07. Wedding Song (5:18) 08. Workaround (6:16) 09. Wiesinski (6:40) 10. In My Country (5:45) 11. Jumpin' Jehoshaphat (3:37) 12. Dogs Like Breath (1:50) Personnel: Andy Biskin, clarinet Curtis Hasselbring, trombone Phillip Johnston, soprano saxophone Credits: Recorded Dec 13–14, 2009 at Lofish Studios NYC by Jon Rosenberg Mixed by Drew Bissett at Q Studios and Benchmark Mastering Post Production and Mastering by Jason Candler Mastered by Scott Hull at Masterdisk NY Tracks 1, 7, 11, 12 by Phillip Johnston/Jedible Music (BMI) Tracks 2, 6 by Curtis Hasselbring/Zen Schlubbo Music (BMI) Tracks 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10 by Andy Biskin/Andoor Music (SESAC) Executive Producer: Edward Ratliff Produced by Andy Biskin and Phillip Johnston [ TOP OF PAGE ] HOME | VIEW CART or CHECK OUT | INFO & HELP | CONTACT US © 1999-2010 strudelmedia