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Tim Armacost: There is Something About Believing

By David Bixler | Liner Notes
October 16, 2024
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On his new recording, Something About Believing, tenor saxophonist Tim Armacost is joined by trumpeter

Tom Harrell

trumpet
b.1946

" data-original-title="" title="">Tom Harrell and baritone saxophonist

Gary Smulyan

saxophone, baritone
b.1956

" data-original-title="" title="">Gary Smulyan as well as the outstanding rhythm section of bassist

John Patitucci

bass
b.1959

" data-original-title="" title="">John Patitucci and drummer

" data-original-title="" title="">Al Foster. Listening to the music one is struck by the comfortability of master improvisers doing what they do best, however, in this episode of LINER NOTES Tim explains that this recording is a snapshot of a journey that he embarked on a number of years ago while exploring synesthesia. The project began as a chordless quartet in which the musicians worked with lighting designer Liz Liebeskind in real time and beyond this recording Armacost has assembled a new quartet that is working with visual artist Mary Shah who joins the band at performances and creates a visual response to the band's music.

This episode features music from Tim Armacost's Something About Believing (TMA Records).

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