In Circles by The Spin Quartet
Four musicians with a long interconnected history, come together to weave their stories, intertwine their art and push forward in new directions. Saxophonist Geof Bradfield, trumpeter Chad McCullough, bassist Clark Sommers, and drummer Kobie Watkins are frequently called upon by some of the most revered names in music (Sonny Rollins, Kurt Elling, Randy Weston, Wayne Horvitz to name just a few), solidifying their place not just as side-men but as contributing artists. The collective spirit is apparent throughout the group's debut album as they take a free-wheeling approach on "Little Marionette," and "Camping Lantern," display a depth of mood and character on the pensive "Oranges...," or twist and turn through Bradfield's "You Will Look for Yours on Earth."
Tracklist
| 1. | Little Marionette | 6:05 |
| 2. | Oranges are Supposed to be Orange | 3:55 |
| 3. | Crocodile Memoir (Six Nuns) | 6:09 |
| 4. | You Will Look for Yours on Earth | 5:47 |
| 5. | Simple Song (for Esme) | 5:45 |
| 6. | Baião Atemporal | 5:23 |
| 7. | Meltdown | 6:04 |
| 8. | Place to Be | 3:52 |
| 9. | Camping Lantern | 6:15 |
| 10. | Cowboy Song | 5:18 |
| 11. | Haberdasher | 5:29 |
Credits
Produced by The Spin Quartet
Recorded by Floyd Reitsma at Studio Litho, Seattle, WA
July 28th & 29th, 2013
Mixed and mastered by Brian Schwab, Chicago, IL
Photography by Andrea Caroline
Artist photos by Chad McCullough & Guy Van de Poel
Cover Design & Layout by John Bishop
License
All rights reserved.
Downbeat praised McCullough for his "stunning, chilled lyricism, and compositional acuity"
The Chicago trumpeter is active around the world, and has released 15 albums as a leader or co-leader. He has composed for film, documentaries, chamber orchestra, rock bands, and modern dance. He co-owns Calligram Records. McCullough plays AR Resonance instruments and mouthpieces.