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an indefinite suspension of the possible
Released: Feb 1, 2007
Label: Black Hat Records

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When a person studies and plays music, he or she will eventually encounter long-standing and traditional rules to follow. If that person is making music in a jazz style, there is usually an additional, and specific, set of rules. It is not news that some historians and critics are emphatic that these rules should consistently be followed in order for music to be made often to the exclusion of new rules, or modes of thinking, being born. This, of course, is fine for historical music, but an artist convinced of the necessity for exploration will inevitably, and unabashedly, create new rules and directions for him or herself. In order to do this, however, an artist must be willing to venture into that place where criticism is heavy, and the possible is often deemed impossible or unacceptable.

Its true that for a long time I thought this particular project was impossible. In fact, it took four years to find the right mix of musicians to realize what I hope Ive captured here in this recording. I know it wouldnt have been possible without them. Shoko Hikage, on koto, is a fearless musician and improviser. Her musical ethos was a perfect fit for this configuration. Classically trained cellist and composer Alex Kelly, who appeared on my last recording, was again a key element in the production of this music. Drummer Timothy Orr's creative blurring of freedom and tradition was an essential foundation for the rest of the musicians. Lastly, Jen Baker's expansive sounds and musical intuition on trombone were the final ingredient to help us, as a unit, establish our own boundaries and destinations.

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