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Molto Molto: the Music & the Musicians

Molto Molto—Works for Jazz Orchestra by Sasha Matson Stereophile STPH-023

The Music
Concerto For Piano & Jazz Orchestra (CD Tracks 1–3; LP 1, Sides A & B)
Adam Birnbaum, piano
I: Find the Pocket 7:14
II: Distant & Sweet 7:02
III: Molto Molto 8:44

Capt. Trips 8:12 (CD Track 4; LP 1 Side B)
Steve Cardenas, guitar

Symphony No.3 For Jazz Orchestra (CD Tracks 5–8; LP 2, Sides A & B)
I: Vamp Till Ready 4:52
II: Song Torch 6:32
III: Bossa Alla Calli 5:20
IV: Life Against Death 5:52

The Musicians
Winds: Kurt Bacher, Jay Brandford, Andy Farber, Mark Lopeman, Ted Nash
Trumpets: Summer Camargo, Shawn Edmonds, Bruce Harris, Brandon Lee, Bob Millikan
Trombones: Willie Applewhite, James Burton III, Alan Ferber, Jack Schatz
Tuba: Marcus Rojas
Guitar: Steve Cardenas
Piano: Adam Birnbaum
Bass: Gregg August
Percussion: Mark Sherman
Drums: Charles Goold
Conductor: Sasha Matson

Production
Recorded by Ryan Streber 8/14 & 15, 2021 and 9/13, 2021 at Oktaven Audio, Mount Vernon, New York
Assistant Engineer: Edwin Huet
Editing and Mixing: Nicholas Prout
Digital mastering: John Atkinson
Produced by John Atkinson and Joe Harley
LP mastering: Joe Harley and Kevin Gray/Cohearent Audio
LP plating: Dorin Sauerbier
LP pressing: Record Technology Inc.
Photos: John Atkinson and Edwin Huet
Graphic design: Ian Lascell
Parts and Scores: Subito Music Corporation, www.subitomusic.com
© 2021 Sasha Matson Music Co. BMI—www.sashamatson.com

Available as a CD, a double-LP set, a 24/96 hi-rez download, and on streaming services.