REX by Christopher Hoffman
REX is a solo cello record written and recorded while I’ve been living in the former home of Rex Brasher, a self-taught painter who created over 1,200 watercolors of North American birds.
Composed for acoustic and electric cello, the record reflects the solitude and intensity that shaped both Brasher’s vision and my own process. REX is not a portrait, but an echo—of a person, a place, and a way of seeing the world.
Thank you to Matthew, Munawar, Cynthia & the RBA for the place, support, and generosity. To Henry for encouraging this solo effort. To Stephanie & Emma for tolerating my constant sound. And to Adam and TJ—for their dedication in bringing this vision to life.
MMXXV
Tracklist
| 1. | Snow Owls | |
| 2. | Buffalo Mountain | |
| 3. | The Babbling | |
| 4. | Heavy | |
| 5. | Saboteur | 2:43 |
| 6. | Spindrift | |
| 7. | Rex | 3:37 |
| 8. | Pal | |
| 9. | Marie | |
| 10. | All Together | |
| 11. | Resting Place | |
| 12. | Swallowtail Kite | |
| 13. | Steer Home | |
Videos
Credits
Christopher Hoffman - cello
Composed, performed, & produced by Christopher Hoffman.
Swallowtail Kite & typography courtesy of the Rex Brasher Association.
Art + design by TJ Huff (huffart.com).
Out Of Your Head Records | OOYH 040
License
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Christopher Hoffman is a cellist and composer whose work bridges improvisation, composition, and cinematic storytelling.
Hoffman has carved a path through jazz, experimental music, and film that blurs the line between sound and image.
His acclaimed record Vision of Identity was named Best Jazz Album of 2024 by Bandcamp and received a four-star review in DownBeat.