Album US 2002 on MKD Music label
Jazz (Free Jazz, Jazz-Funk, Fusion)
Total time: 72:57 Recorded at the Noe Valley Ministry in San Francisco, California, on 10/14/2000, 1/13/2001, and 2/24/2001. The concerts were part of the Noe Valley Music series, produced by Larry Kassin and presented by San Francisco Live Arts. Cover Painting: 'Interplay' by Marlene Aron (used by permission) Michael Manring (bass), known for his innovative approach to the bass and adventurous solo concerts, has appeared on approximately 200 recordings, and toured throughout the Americas, Europe, and Asia. He has received Grammy and Bammie nominations, the Berklee School of Music Distinguished Alumni Award, two Gold Records, and the Bassist of the Year award from the readers of Bass Player magazine. Larry Kassin (flute) founded the internationally recognized Noe Valley Music Series in 1981, one of the most innovative, eclectic, and cool concert series in the United States. His wide-ranging performance style has led to appearances with Bobby McFerrin, Jessica Williams, SF Klezmer Experience, Rhiannon, Sonia, and Box Set, plus a recent CD release with Doors keyboardist Ray Manzerek and Beat poet Michael McClure. Tom Darter (piano), founding editor of Keyboard magazine, established the Contemporary Music Ensemble at the Chicago Musical College of Roosevelt University, where he also taught music theory and composition. He has arranged two albums of music for the Kronos Quartet (Monk Suite and Music of Bill Evans), played keyboards on numerous Jerry Goldsmith, film scores, and won several composition awards.
Michael Manring b, *1960 US electric bass, producer, album by, written by | |
Larry Kassin fl, pic, flute, producer, piccolo flute, piccolo, album by, written by | |
Tom Darter p, piano, producer, album by, written by |
Karen L. Hogan design, cd graphic design by |
Tony Mills mixed by, mastered by |
Marlene Aron photography, all photos by |
Alan Lam recorded by |
Jon King recorded by, recording assistant |
Tesser Call recorded by, recording assistant |
No | Title | Artist | Composer | Duration |
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1 | Gizmo | Michael Manring, Larry Kassin, Tom Darter | Michael Manring | 5:11 |
2 | Paleontology | Michael Manring, Larry Kassin, Tom Darter | Tom Darter | 7:03 |
3 | Ultra-Body over the Mountain | Michael Manring, Larry Kassin, Tom Darter | Larry Kassin | 4:03 |
4 | Scatter | Michael Manring, Larry Kassin, Tom Darter | Tom Darter | 3:37 |
5 | Eubie Blake on Mars | Michael Manring, Larry Kassin, Tom Darter | Tom Darter | 8:23 |
6 | Sabar | Michael Manring, Larry Kassin, Tom Darter | Larry Kassin | 5:37 |
7 | Mistral | Michael Manring, Larry Kassin, Tom Darter | Larry Kassin | 4:32 |
8 | The Chicago Picasso | Michael Manring, Larry Kassin, Tom Darter | Tom Darter | 9:02 |
9 | Travels with Dad | Michael Manring, Larry Kassin, Tom Darter | Larry Kassin | 8:26 |
10 | Spool | Michael Manring, Larry Kassin, Tom Darter | Tom Darter | 3:47 |
11 | Martha's Calypso | Michael Manring, Larry Kassin, Tom Darter | Larry Kassin | 4:01 |
12 | The Gamma People | Michael Manring, Larry Kassin, Tom Darter | Tom Darter | 9:15 |