Taking his inspiration from the concepts and work of German fractal image & video artist Joerg Wand, US-born and Philippines-based alto saxophonist Rick Countryman presents his first unaccompanied saxophone album, as he flows, winds and weaves his saxophone along rich peninsular curves to illustrate Wand's vision through fluid and sustained playing.
Label: ChapChap Records Catalog ID: CPCD-021 Squidco Product Code: 31002
Format: CD Condition: New Released: 2021 Country: Philippines Packaging: Digipack Recorded in the Phillippines, on May 16th, 17th, 23rd and June 6th, 2021, by Alvin Cornista.
""The First Bird", on Chap Chap Records, Japan (CPCD-021) is a solo work on alto sax from Rick Countryman, recorded in 2021 in the Philippines. The art of Joerg Wand is credited for inspiration and direction, as the music evolved from concepts and work with his fractal videos. There is a clear relationship between his art and this music, as well as his contributions to the cover art and titling the CD and the tracks. You could call it Fractal Jazz..."-Chap-Chap Records