Invitation to a Dream, by Alcorn / McPhee / Vandermark

Invitation to a Dream

by Alcorn / McPhee / Vandermark

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Rick Mathis Magical music from a trio comprised of Susan Alcorn, Joe McPhee and Ken Vandermark. The music just shines on vinyl! 😎

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Limited Edition 180 gram vinyl LP pressed at Goldrush Vinyl in Austin, TX. 1st pressing of 500 copies with artwork by Bill Nace.

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	1.	Invitation to a Dream 11:27
	2.	Every Season Has Its Reason 06:39
	3.	I Am Because You Are 03:48
	4.	Bing Says Ming 10:12
	5.	The Eyes of Memory 09:25
	6.	Rise and Rise 03:43

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The product of three seasoned musicians with decades of experience between them, Invitation To A Dream deftly moves between soft minimalism and aggressive, fiery bombast. Each track is a showcase for their collective mastery of dynamics, experimentation, and emotional tone. McPhee, Alcorn, and Vandermark have succeeded in creating an impressive collection of modern improvisational music."-John Morrison, Bandcamp Daily

From Astral Spirits:

What better album to release for our 100th release in our 5th year here at Astral Spirits. A long time coming, we're incredibly proud to finally present to you the debut release from the trio of SUSAN ALCORN, JOE McPHEE & KEN VANDERMARK. Poem below by Joe McPhee.

LESS THAN ZERO

Clouded reflections
Broken dreams
Nightmare creatures
Flying

How could this happen
What does it mean
Empty echoes
Fading

Tomorrow yes
Tomorrow no
Do we stay
Or
Do we go

Tomorrow yes
Tomorrow no
Do we stay
Or
Do we go

Touch the sun rise
Taste the night
Feel the children
Crying

Dusty. Photos
Fields of grass
With precious flowers
Dying

Tomorrow yes
Tomorrow no
Do we stay
Or
Do we go

Tomorrow yes
Tomorrow no
Do we stay
Or
Do we go

credits

released August 23, 2019

Susan Alcorn -- Pedal Steel Guitar
Joe McPhee -- Soprano Saxophone & Pocket Trumpet
Ken Vandermark -- Tenor Saxophone & Clarinet

Recorded by Ian Rundell September 13th, 2017 in Austin, TX.
Produced, mixed & mastered by Alan Jones at Laminal Audio.
Cover Art by Bill Nace.
Layout by Bill Nace & Rosali Middleman

Compositions written by Susan Alcorn (UMA Sounds, ASCAP), Joe McPhee (JOMAC Publishing, ASCAP), & Ken Vandermark (Twenty First Mobile Music, ASCAP - Cien Fuegos)

We lovingly dedicate this album to refugees, immigrants, and the persecuted wherever they may be.

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