Half Moon by Lalovibe
"A collection of beguiling compositions and ambitious arrangements that run the gamut from darkly introspective to audaciously intense, from chamber-like solemnity to downright giddy and eerily whimsical. And while the instrumentation may vary from track to track - alternatively incorporating bass clarinet, alto saxophone, trumpet, baritone saxophone, electric piano, guitar and even glockenspiel - the common thread running through "Half Moon" is the resonant, engaging sound of Lalo's vibraphone, along with her own refined sense of composition and arrangement... She succeeds on all counts on this thoughtfully conceived and beautifully executed musical outing." - Bill Milkowski
Tracklist
| 1. | Dreamwalker | 5:51 |
| 2. | Hands | 5:08 |
| 3. | Everyday | 5:17 |
| 4. | Tango for T. Lynn | 5:29 |
| 5. | Adventures of the BQE | 5:53 |
| 6. | Waves | 3:41 |
| 7. | Half Moon | 4:58 |
| 8. | Seductive Grace | 5:16 |
| 9. | Curiosity | 5:53 |
Credits
Lalo- vibraphone, prepared piano, wurlitzer, toy piano, glockenspiel
Lionel Loueke - guitar ("curiosity")
Judson Crane - guitar ("dreamwalker", "seductive grace")
Andrew Sherman - rhodes ("adventures of the BQE")
Madeline Sturm - bass clarinet and clarinet
Nathan Heleine - alto saxophone
Jack Bashkow - flute and piccolo ("hands", "waves")
Kenny Rampton - trumpet ("hands")
Brad Hubbard - baritone saxophone ("waves")
Ike Sturm - bass ("dreamwalker", "tango for t. lynn")
Joshua Davis - bass ("everyday")
Take Toriyama - drums ("hands", "everyday", "adventures of the BQE", "half moon")
Ted Poor - drums ("dreamwalker", "tango for t. lynn", "curiosity")
All music composed and arranged by Lalo. Produced by Judson Crane.
Recording engineers: Rene Antelmann & Judson Crane at Fluid, NYC
Mixing Engineer: Richard Furch of Emixing.com
Mastering Engineer: Steve Fallon at Sterling Sound, NYC
Photography: John Mazlish
Art Design: Dave Quattrini
License
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Lalo Crane, aka Lalovibe, is a vibraphonist-composer-songwriter who loves to adventure with new sounds and unorthodox instrumentation. The sound of her newest release, “Seeking Magic”, is mallets + chamber orchestra, and the music is about reembracing hope in dark times. Lalo's music marries classical influences with the playfulness of jazz and a mallet flavor that's all her own.