Christopher Zuar Orchestra - Exuberance (2024) [Hi-Res]

Christopher Zuar is an imaginative musical story-teller and a creator of compositions that are masterful, supremely beautiful and heartfelt. His highly personal use of the three basic building blocks of music (harmony, melody and rhythm) to propel the music forward in a rich and satisfying way – is evidence of confidence in his craft and his unique musical identity. This is a mature statement by a great composer in his prime, performed by a stellar ensemble with passion and care. I hope you will enjoy it as much as I do.

– Fred Hersch

Dave Pietro - Alto/Soprano Saxophone, Piccolo, Flute, Alto Flute
Charles Pillow - Alto/Soprano Saxophone, Flute, Alto Flute, Oboe
Jason Rigby - Tenor Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet
Ben Kono - Tenor/Alto Saxophone, Flute, Alto Flute, Clarinet
Carl Maraghi - Baritone Saxophone, Bass Clarinet
Tony Kadleck - Trumpet, Flugelhorn
Jon Owens - Trumpet, Flugelhorn
Scott Wendholt - Trumpet, Flugelhorn
Matt Holman - Trumpet, Flugelhorn
Matt McDonald - Trombone
Mark Patterson - Trombone
Alan Ferber - Trombone
Max Seigel - Bass Trombone
Pete McCann - Electric/Nylon String Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin, Dobro
Glenn Zaleski - Piano, Fender Rhodes
Drew Gress - Bass
Mark Ferber - Drums
Rogerio Boccato - Percussion
Mike Holober - Conductor

Featuring:
Sara Caswell - Violin (Tracks 3 & 4)
Max ZT - Hammered Dulcimer (Track 4)
Joe Brent - Mandolin (Track 4)
Keita Ogawa - Percussion (Track 4)
Emma Frank - Voice (Track 7)

Tracklist:
1.01 - Christopher Zuar Orchestra - In Winter Blooms (8:15)
1.02 - Christopher Zuar Orchestra - Moments in Between (3:05)
1.03 - Christopher Zuar Orchestra - Communion (10:38)
1.04 - Christopher Zuar Orchestra - Simple Machines (9:52)
1.05 - Christopher Zuar Orchestra - Before Dawn (11:20)
1.06 - Christopher Zuar Orchestra - Certainty (5:16)
1.07 - Christopher Zuar Orchestra - Exuberance (10:25)