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Michael Bocian:
For This Gift
FOR THIS GIFT coverComposer/guitarist Michael Bocian is joined in these haunting, jazz-inflected contemporary improvisations by Oregon's Paul McCandless (oboes, flutes, English horn, and bass clarinet), Spyro Gyra's Dave Samuels (marimba), David Darling (cello), Joe Lovano and Billy Drewes (soprano sax and clarinet), Kenny Werner and Larry Porter (piano), and Judith Silvano (soprano).   "Both content and technique are smashing."  
—New York Times
Not currently available on CD.
      
PERFORMERS
Michael Bocian, guitar, ukulelePaul McCandless, oboe, wood flutes, bass clarinet, English hornJoe Lovano, soprano saxophoneBilly Drewes, clarinet, soprano saxophone, percussionDavid Darling, celloLarry Porter, Kenny Werner, pianoJudy Silvano, soprano
   
PROGRAM
Side A
Three Pieces for Septet
1. I.      6:12
2. II. 2:42
3. III. 12:48
  
Side B
1. "For This Gift" 5:04
2. "Drone in D for DE" 8:54
3. Improvisation for Voice, Piano and Guitar 9:30
All composition by Michael Bocian.
  
Recorded on 8 May, 12 & 16 June 1980 at Nola's Penthouse Studios in New York.
  
Produced by Michael Bocian and Gunther Schuller
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