On MARBLES, New York pianist Falkner Evans presents an intriguing and spirited set of original tunes. Evans has assernbled an all-star band that still works together with the camaraderie and chemistry of a road-tested unit; his writing for the three-horn frontline balances the flexibility of a small group with the harmonic richness of a big band; his brilliant original compositions offer the surprises of the new paired with the familiarity that comes from such indelible melodies.
MARBLES carries forward the compositional evolution that Evans last displayed on his 2011 release The Point of the Moon.
The unique blend of the intimate and the orchestral provided by the instrumentation seems a natural outgrowth of Evans’ singular voice on the piano. Throughout Marbles, the bandleader displays an elegant yet dynamic touch, rich with evocative, alluring harmonies that entice listeners with sonic mysteries to explore. Each of Evans’ solos speaks eloquently in the distinctive language of his deftly tailored compositions, unfolding with
THE BAND
FALKNER EVANS piano
MICHAEL BLAKE tenor, flugelhorn
TED NASH alto sax, clarinet flute
RON HORTON trumpet, flugelhorn
BELDEN BULLOCK bass
MATT WILSON drums
STEVE NELSON vibes
All compositions by Falkner Evans except
Things Ain’t What They Used to Be
Produced by Falkner Evans
MARBLES
- PINA 6:01
- CIVILIZATION 6:07
- SING ALONG 6:30
- GLOBAL NEWS 4:01
- HIDDEN GEM 5:16
- THIS FROM THAT 5:22
- MBEGU 5:45
- MARBLES 6:22
- DEAR WEST VILLAGE 4:22
- THINGS AIN’T WHAT THEY USED TO BE 1:36
RADIO PROMOTION:
Michael Carlson
Email: mcpro@earthlink.net
Website: www.mcpromo.com
Phone 360.598.3044
