One of three albums in a series curated by saxophonist David Schnug and released by 577 Records, trumpeter Alan Bjorklund's Amygdala presents an inventive and adventurous set of compositions, from a succinct 16 seconds to more than 7 minutes on the title track, in a mix of composed and improvised approaches using modern syntax and compositional strategies to compelling effect.
Label: 577 Records Catalog ID: 5783 Squidco Product Code: 31962
Format: CD Condition: New Released: 2012 Country: USA Packaging: Jewel Case Recorded at Halsey Street, in Brooklyn, New York, on December 28th and 29th, 2009, and on July 19th, 2010, by Anthony Ingemi.
"This record is one of three in a series curated by myself and released by 577 Records. The other two releases are of my trio, and the group Aella.
Alan Bjorklund's music is wildly original and astoundingly logical. I attended college with Alan and have watched in amazement over the years as his music developed into the work you see presented here. I have frequently performed his music and in doing so have experienced a new way of playing. Each performer here, while either playing written material or improvising, is aware of a modern vocabulary and syntax that I feel is the present "musical moment" - and it is the musical challenge of today to speak this language. There is an interesting development happening in our music - certain composers are working at the edge of tonality and beyond; they are using exotic rhythms and obscure approaches to melody - and while they are reaching to the limit for new material, their work grooves. This sound has been forming for years with the work of many adventurous souls and Alan is one such composer."-David Schnug