Stories by Mina Choi Orchestra

Mina Choi’s debut album "Stories" reflects her journey as an immigrant, capturing themes of struggle, longing, and self-discovery. The album features seven diverse tracks for a 19-piece big band, including her original You’re Still Here, recorded to honor the 10th anniversary of the Sewol ferry disaster. Alongside four of her original pieces, the album features jazz greats George Cables and Alex Acuña. Co-produced by Grammy Award-winner Bill Cunliffe, "Stories" is a powerful and personal expression of her musical journey.

Tracklist

1.	Dark Side Light Side (feat. George Cables & Alex Acuña)	7:13

2.	Secret Garden (feat. Bill Cunliffe)	8:29

3.	Bolivia (feat. Alex Acuña & Bill Cunliffe)	6:01

4.	Paddle Through the Lake	7:51

5.	You're Still Here (in memory of Sewol ferry)	7:33

6.	All About Your Cries and Kisses	6:11

7.	Helen's Song (feat. George Cables)	6:43

Credits

released February 21, 2025

CREDITS
Produced by Mina Choi
Associate Producer: Bill Cunliffe
Executive Producer: Eddie Yue
Recorded at Concordia University, Irvine, CA on February 23, 2024
Engineer: Mario Gonzalez
Recorded at Tritone Recording, Glendale, CA on September 16, 2024
Engineer: Talley Sherwood
Mixed by Talley Sherwood
Mastered by Rich Breen
Photography: Jordan Bartucciotto
Project Manager: YoungJu Cho
Asst. Project Manager: EJ Lim

Steven Ragsdale: Alto, Soprano
Jason Fabus: Alto
Nathan King: Tenor
Nick Gomez: Tenor
Glen Turner II: Baritone
Ryan DeWeese: Trumpet
Nate Johnson: Trumpet
John Reynolds: Trumpet
Joe Terry: Trumpet
Francisco Torres: Trombone
Ryan Dragon: Trombone
Fred Simmons: Trombone
Cody Kleinhans: Bass Trombone
George Cables, Bill Cunliffe, and Mina Choi: Piano
Zack Caplinger: Guitar
Cole Sainburg: Bass
Rodolfo Zuniga: Drums
Alex Acuña: Percussions
Brian Cannady: Vibraphone

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