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Erik Friedlander : Topaz
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Funky tight arrangements and fiery solos mark this debut recording inspired by The Headhunters and Earth, Wind & Fire.
Genre: Jazz: Modern Creative Jazz
Release Date: 1999
Topaz Record Label: SIAM Records
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Straw Dogs 7:31 $0.99
Topaz 2:50 $0.99
Three Desperate Men 3:33 $0.99
Tout de Suite 8:32 $0.99
Hat and Beard 4:45 $0.99
Something Sweet, Something Tender/Cienega 7:04 $0.99
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Album Notes

"Friedlander has quickly established himself as a potential innovator, playing with the ease and swing of a wind instrument player. Even more importantly, he has brought a cutting edge, imaginative sensibility to his music, refusing to be restricted by the blues and standards of much straight-ahead jazz." Don Heckman, The Los Angeles Times

The first CD I made with this fantastic quartet. It began a 10-year run of countless concerts and 4 CD's.

Erik Friedlander, cello; Andy Laster, saxophone; Stomu Takeishi, electric bass; Satoshi Takeishi, percussion.

Produced by Erik Friedlander
Recorded December 29-30, 1997 at Clinton Recording Studios, NYC.
Mixed January 15-22, 1998 at SIAM.
Recording Engineer: Jon Rosenberg
Mixing Engineer: Mike Landy
Mastering: Ted Jensen at Sterling Sound, New York City.
Executive Producer: Mike Landy
Art Direction and Design: Ikue Mori
Photography: Lee Friedlander

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