Semi-Formal

by The Claudia Quintet, John Hollenbeck

Overview

The Claudia Quintet utilize unusual rhythmic patterns, creative repetitions, and such instruments as accordion, vibes, and clarinet to create a dramatic set of music. As much a soundtrack for a nonexistent movie as it is a jazz set, the music on Semi-Formal is quite cinematic, moody, and thoroughly intriguing. Although some of the individual pieces could stand alone, this is very much a 13-song suite, with one selection leading logically if unpredictably to another. In a similar way, the individual musicians, although impressive by themselves, are most important being part of the group sound, adding to the wide variety of tonal colors. Semi-Formal, which will take time to fully appreciate, is well worthy of several listens. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	10/11/2005
Label:	Cuneiform Records
UPC:	0045775021720
Rank:	160388

Tracks

1. Major Nelson
2. Drewslate
3. Kord
4. They Point...Glance...Whisper...Then Snicker...
5. Bindi Binder
6. Susan
7. Two Teachers
8. Growth
9. Limp Mint
10. Guarana
11. Where's My Mint? (Mint=President)
12. Boy with a Bag and His Guardian Elephant
13. Minor Nelson

Album Credits

Performance Credits

The Claudia Quintet   Primary Artist
John Hollenbeck   Primary Artist,Drums,Piano,Keyboards,Percussion
Drew Gress   Bass (Upright),Pedal Steel,Bass (Acoustic),Guitar (Electric)
Ted Reichman   Guitar (Electric),Guitar (Acoustic),Accordion,Keyboards
Matt Moran   Keyboards,Vibraphone,Horn (Baritone)
Chris Speed   Casio,Piano,Clarinet,Sax (Tenor)

Technical Credits

John Hollenbeck   Composer,Producer
Andrew Solin   Assistant
Brent Lambert   Mastering