Randal Despommier - South - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Alto saxophonist Randal Despommier offers with A Midsummer Odyssey, a captivating duo session with guitarist extraordinaire Ben Monder. The central focus is the highly accessible yet always enigmatic music of Swedish baritone saxophonist Lars Gullin (1928-1976). // It was a chance encounter with InchDanny's Dream,Inch a lithe and melodic piece played for Despommier by his friend Olof Lövmo in Italy in 2005, that sparked the altoist's deep and longstanding interest in Gullin. Despommier describes the tune as Incha mix between a Norse folk-song arrangement by Edvard Grieg and a Billy Strayhorn ballad.Inch Having triggered the process that would ultimately lead to A Midsummer Odyssey, Lövmo fittingly took on the role of assistant producer. Album Tracks 1. Toka Voka Oka Boka 2. Igloo 3. Danny's Dream 4. BBC Blues 5. Mazurka 6. Dyningar 7. Silhouette 8. I Min Smala SÄNG 9. I Hope It's Spring for You

Dio C'è (InchGod ExistsInch), the debut solo album of saxophonist and composer Randal Despommier, is an autobiographical playlist of poignant, nostalgic, spirited, and uplifting new music. Featuring Despommier's quartet and guest artists Aubrey Johnson, Ben Monder, and multi-grammy winner Jimmy Haslip, the album captures various scenes of Despommier's life, from living/travelling in Italy, to moving to New York City. Contemporary jazz, Italian pop, alternative rock, Gregorian chant, and high-octane, gospel-infused grooves are all present in this bold display of artistry. Album Tracks 1. Giorgia 2. Soho Down 3. Saying Goodbye 4. Brother Nature 5. Dio C'È 6. Bye Butterfly 7. Big Empty 8. Almeno Tu Nell'universo

A chance to host The Musicians' Show on Columbia University's WKCR made Ingram decide to explore jazz's use as a protest music. The music that he leaned toward was not overtly or loudly political, it did not catch the listener by force and volume. It tended to use subtle communication through the music. Herbie Hancock's InchThe PrisonerInch and Milton Nascimento's InchFairy Tale SongInch were perfect examples of artists thoughtfully utilizing their craft to generate nuanced and affecting messages. Album Tracks 1. The Means of Response 2. Like Flight 3. Introduction to Shokunin 4. Shokunin 5. It Won't End This Way 6. Monday Music 7. Introduction to Spin 8. Spin 9. Sleep Little Clark 10. The Mountain 11. (If You Want It)