Dreamescape by Brendan's Little Big Band
Debut album of a progressive jazz outfit of saxophone, trumpet, trombone, bass, drums, and keys. It features all original songs that delve in and out of swing, funk, latin, samba, and other fusions of styles. They are inspired by a year long journey that Brendan took around South America and Southeast Asia in 2018 with the UW Bonderman Fellowship. The songs relate to Brendan's upbringing in the Seattle area, but also have been shaped through the tumultuous and transformative events of the past year.
Tracklist
| 1. | Elegy (for our Unhoused Neighbors) | 4:12 |
| 2. | We Cannot Wait | 6:57 |
| 3. | Dreamescape | 7:20 |
| 4. | Fiery Inspirational | 4:13 |
| 5. | Bernie the Cat | 6:05 |
| 6. | SeaTac | 4:44 |
| 7. | some Postmodernist BS blues | 6:59 |
| 8. | Sonorous Solidarity | 6:24 |
| 9. | Heard About it (on my phone) | 8:17 |
Credits
Soprano, alto, tenor saxophones, bass clarinet, flute, alto flute, keyboard, Compositions and arrangements: Brendan McGovern
Recording/mixing/mastering: Brennan Moring
Album artwork: Lizz Slabaugh
Trumpet: Ethan Robb
Trombone, Tuba: Jerome Smith
Vocals/Percussion: Marc Smason (also trombone on track 5)
Bass: Court Crawford
Drums: Michael Toman
Speeches: Senator Bernard Sanders (track 5) and Reverend Dr. Robert Jeffrey (track 8)
License
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Multi instrumentalist jazz musician, composer living in the Seattle area. Primarily plays saxophones, clarinet, flute, and keyboard. Born and raised in Seattle, WA, Brendan earned a BM in Music Performance from the UW in 2017. His music is inspired by a trip he took through South America and Southeast Asia in 2018. Since returning, he has taught in both school band classes and in private lessons.