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The Westerlies: Wherein Lies the Good
ByThe album opens with trombonist

Andy Clausen
tromboneb.1992
Other in-band contributions include trombonist

Willem De Koch
trombone
Riley Mulherkar
trumpetThe newest member of the group, trumpeter
Chloe Rowlands
trumpetThe title track is the centerpiece of the recording. It opens with exuberant, high-blown notes and goes through several dramatic movements. From a languid, melancholic, collective performance that includes a muted trumpet to more playful, up-tempo phrases the quartet interprets genre-defying songwriter and composer

Robin Holcomb
pianoIn addition to being a cohesive group of virtuoso musicians, The Westerlies is an innovative and versatile collective that has mastered several styles. Hence their artistic melange is far from being superficial. Wherein Lies the Good should appeal to purists of every ilk as well as lovers of good music everywhere. ">
Track Listing
Robert Henry; In the Mornin'; Weeping Mary; Wherein Lies the Good; Golden Gate Gospel Train; Travelin' Shoes; Remember Me; Born Ten Thousand Years Ago; Do Unto Others; The Kiss; From the Very First Time; Laurie; Eli; Chickendog and Woodylocks; Memories; Entropy, Pt. 1; Entropy, Pt. 2; Entropy, Pt. 3.
Personnel
The Westerlies
band / ensemble / orchestraChloe Rowlands
trumpetRiley Mulherkar
trumpetAndy Clausen
tromboneWillem De Koch
tromboneAlbum information
Title: Wherein Lies the Good | Year Released: 2020 | Record Label: Self Produced
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