Release Date: 02 December 2022
Label: OA2 Records
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 0805552220322
Genres: Jazz  Contemporary  
Release Date: 02 December 2022
Label: OA2 Records
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 0805552220322
Genres: Jazz  Contemporary  
Description
Writing for his large, uniquely-voiced ensemble, and with influences ranging from traditional Norwegian folk music, modern jazz, and contemporary
classical music, composer/pianist Ben Morris's dynamic debut surprises and captivates. With his core group - Zosha Warpeha on Norwegian Hardanger fiddle and violin, Juan Olivares on clarinet, Dan Montgomery on bass, Evan Hyde on drums, and Ben on piano - he was invited to premiere four original pieces at the Newport Jazz Festival in 2019, setting in motion the inspiration to expand the ensemble and compositions to create Pocket Guides. With visions of bustling foreign cities, Norse mythology, tundras and waterways, Morris's music is cinematic, surprising and visceral, the rich textures reflecting his experiences living and studying in Norway, Korea, Florida, Texas, New Jersey, and now Colorado.
"Charming and heart touching... " -- OperaGene
Tracklisting
Ben Markley Big Band & Ari Hoenig
Wil Swindler's Elevenet
George Cotsirilos Quartet
Charlie Porter, Nick Biello, Orrin Evans, Mike Moreno, David Wong, Damian Erskine, Behn Gillece & Kenneth Salters
Gregory Dudzienski Quartet
Jason Keiser, Larry Young, Ronnie Matthews, Woody Shaw
Stephen Jones & Ben Haugland
Charlie Apicella & Iron City meet The Griots Speak
Tomasz Stanko Quartet
Jiem
Ant Law & Brigitte Beraha
Tom Green Septet
Patchwork Jazz Orchestra
Elaine Delmar
Ross McHenry
Open Thread (Peggy Lee, Julien Wilson, Theo Carbo, Dylan van der Schyff)