USA: A 2015 NYC not-jazz 'jazz' album-The Straphanger's Playlist by Peter Sparacino

Peter Sparacino, a NYC-based saxophonist, doubler, composer and  bandleader, has established himself as a versatile and much in-demand  artist, playing in jazz groups and big bands at renowned jazz venues  like Smalls, Smoke and the Blue Note; performing and touring with  horn-heavy beat outfits like Ikebe Shakedown and Breakdown Brass;  performing and composing for the Sax Cartel, an innovative saxophone quintet; and backing up Florida swamp rockers Swamp Cabbage, blue-eyed
soul revivalist Nick Waterhouse, and hip-hop legend Big Daddy Kane,  among his involvement in many other ensembles.

The music on The Straphanger’s Playlist draws on these many influences and was further shaped by the inspiration of the friends, peers and world-class musicians that make up the band: Jay Jennings-trumpet (Snarky Puppy, Polyphonic Spree), Isamu McGregor-keyboards (Virgil Donati, Tortured Soul), Panagiotis Andreou-bass (Now vs Now, New York Gypsy All Stars), Aki Ishiguro-guitar (San Fermin, Rhetoric), and Mauricio Zottarelli-drums (Eldar Djangirov, Richard Galliano).

 The Straphanger’s Playlist explores timbres and instrumentation beyond a traditional sextet format and sound by featuring a saxophone quintet with all parts performed by Peter via overdubbing (Ouroboros- Track #6), an expanded ensemble with strings (Nocturne- Track #4), and additional instruments augmenting the ensemble on other tracks.

 In between members’ extensive touring schedules and commitments, debut shows are currently being booked in NYC and beyond for this dynamic ensemble.

Album is available at: www.petersparacino.com/store