The Richard Sussman Quintet Playing Music From Their New CD "Continuum" @Smalls Thurs., Nov. 1st 9:30 PM to 12:00 AM

The Richard Sussman Quintet
Playing Music From Their New CD "Continuum" on Origin Records
@Smalls Thurs., Nov. 1st 9:30 PM to 12:00 AM 2 sets
$20 cover, no drink min

Smalls 183 West 10th Street  New York, NY 10014  (212) 252-5091

Featuring

Joe Magnarelli-tpt
Tim Ries- tnr sx
Mike Richmond-bs
Jeff Williams-dr
Richard Sussman-pno & synth

The Richard Sussman Quintet
Continuum

Continuum - a continuous non-spatial whole or extent or succession in which no part or portion is distinct or distinguishable from adjacent parts - the continuum of experience in which events pass from the future through the present to the past. Although circumstances and events may appear to change dramatically over time, there is always a thread running through it all, establishing a continuity of consciousness and spirit.

"Continuum" – the composition and recording – represents the integration and coalescence of a wide variety of musical and stylistic experiences spanning several decades, illustrating the continuity or “Continuum” through many seemingly disparate elements of my musical journey.  To provide continuity for this project, I reassembled the band from “Free Fall” (with the exception of Tom Harrell and Larry Schneider), my first studio recording as a leader, recorded in 1978.

I feel incredibly privileged to have once again been able to surround myself with some of the most talented and creative musicians on the planet:  Jerry Bergonzi, Mike Richmond, and Jeff Williams.  The incredible Randy Brecker joins us on trumpet and flugel horn.  And guitar wizard Mike Stern honors us with a special guest appearance on one tune.

I feel equally privileged and excited to be joined for this performance by the superb Joe Magnarelli, Steve Wilson, Cameron Brown, and Jeff Williams.  -

-Richard Sussman