Recent Listening:
Eleanor Cory – Of Mere Being (CRI) and Chasing Time (Albany): attractive lines capable of blossoming floridly; compelling, jazz-tinged harmonies; convincing forms; superb performances.
Upcoming Listening:
Daniel Asia – Purer Than Purest Pure (Summit): choral works, with BBC Singers conducted by Odaline de la Martinez.
Andrew Rindfleisch – Night Singing (Innova): performances by Zeitgeist, including improvisations by the composer.
Morris Rosenzweig – Home and Away (Albany): music for varied ensembles in performances by the New York New Music Ensemble, Canyonlands, NOVA, and members of the Utah Symphony