Monday, July 27, 2015

USA: John Zappa - Moon and Shadow (2015)

John Zappa | Moon and Shadow

John Zappa, trumpet and flugelhorn
Ignacio Berroa, drums
Mike Darrah, piano and keyboard
Aaron Jacobs, bass
Brent Gallaher, tenor saxophone
Brian Hogg, tenor saxophone
Max Gise, electric and acoustic guitar

Special thanks to Ignacio for his contribution to this album as well as his indelible contribution to the history of jazz music! It is for his friendship and support that I owe him my deepest gratitude. Brian, Brent, Aaron, Mike and Max also have my appreciation and thanks for their musicality and commitment to this project. It is my hope that this album represents all of these talented musicians well. Jazz is an art form that when recorded captures a unique musical moment and all of the complex human characteristics present in us at that moment. It is however, also biographical because we are hearing a culmination of musical influences and life experiences. I very grateful to all those people who have supported and encouraged me in life and in music. This album is dedicated to you. . - John Zappa