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Herculaneum: Herculaneum III (Clean Feed)

Ranging from trio to septet, Herculaneum incorporates a chamber aesthetic into modern improvisational aesthetic with graceful expressiveness and compositional power.
 

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Personnel:



Nick Broste-trombone

John Beard-guitar

Greg Danek- bass

Nate Lepine-flute

David McDonnell-alto saxophone and clarinet

Partick Newbery-trumpet and flugelhorn

Dylan Ryan-drums and vibraphone


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UPC: 5609063001402

Label: Clean Feed
Catalog ID: CF140
Squidco Product Code: 11497

Format: CD
Condition: New
Released: 2009
Country: Portugal
Packaging: Cardstock Gatefold Sleeve
Recorded by Griffin Rodriguez at Shape Shoppe, August 2007.

Descriptions, Reviews, &c.

"The density of the "assemblages of sound" of this septet can achieve orchestral dimensions, but the ensemble is more concerned in deconstructing its timbral and pitch possibilities in duos and trios, and even when everybody is active the focus is on space, not layering. In that respect, nothing new here: Duke Ellington and Charles Mingus had both the same objectives when dealing with big bands. The difference lies in other aspects: Herculaneum mixes the jazz idiom with contemporary classical music and with the appealing melodies of the Romany gypsy brass bands. But there's more: the project was born when drummer, vibraphonist and composer Dylan Ryan decided to do something in a jazz-rock context with his love for the music of Captain Beefheart. Things developed radically from there (sometimes the music seems composed by Messiaen, with arrangements by Gil Evans), but that identity remained. And that's why Herculaneum associate musicians coming from the avant-jazz and avant-rock scenes of Chicago. So, be warned: you've never heard anything like this before."-Clean Feed


Artist Biographies

"Nick Broste (trombonist, composer, recording engineer) has been an active player in the Chicago music scene since 1997. His current work centers around the Nick Broste trio, jazz sextet Herculaneum, space rock band Magical Beautiful, Mucca Pazza (a 30 piece punk rock marching band), as well as other ad hoc projects around the city. He has performed with James Falzone, Fred Lonberg-Holm, Jason Ajemian, Jeb Bishop, Keefe Jackson, Anton Hatwich, Marc Unternahrer, Mars Williams, Jim Baker, Josh Berman, Dave Rempis, Marc Riordan, Jamie Branch, Matt Bauder, and many others, as well as bands such as Wilco, Spoon, TV on the Radio, Cursive and Broken Social Scene."

-Constellation Chicago (https://www.constellation-chicago.com/event/690645-nick-broste-trio-sound-city-chicago/)
5/7/2025

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"Chicago-based tenor saxophonist Nate Lepine has been working and performing in numerous musical settings throughout a career spanning 20+ years, participating in several notable ensembles that make up the rich Chicago jazz landscape. Currently he is leading two new ensembles, The Nate Lepine Quartet and the Nate Lepine trio while currently a member of the Nick mozzarella Quintet, The Quin Kirchner Group as well as the critically -acclaimed prog-jazz ensemble, Herculaneum. Mr. Lepine had an early tenure during the 90's in one of Chicago's most revered bands, The NRG Ensemble. In addition he has recorded / performed/ toured internationally with several established acts such as Cursive, Iron and Wine, Smog, The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, Afghan Wings, 10,000 Maniacs, Pete Yorn, Bobby Bare Jr., Poi Dog Pondering, David Amram, Manishevitz, Sister Machine Gun and others. He is currently working on an album with his Quartet. Nate Lepine has a Bachelor of Music from DePaul University and has been teaching for over a decade."

-Glencoe Academy of Music (http://glencoeacademyofmusic.com/teams/nate-lepine-2/)
5/7/2025

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Track Listing:



1. The Sparrow 5:28

2. Prosecco/mcv 6:16

3. Italian Ice 5:17

4. Golden Monarch 6:22

5. Eyeball 8:22

6. Lavendar Panther 6:07

7. Egyptian Femme 2:44

8. Red Dawn 6:38

9. Mahogany 5:14

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