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.
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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Simply amazing to hear a new album with Wadada and Ewart!! ...And Reed rounds out this trio beautifully.
Just gave it my first spin. Absolutely magical. jeffrey maurer