Travel Music
I’ve been listening to a pre-release copy of this recording again and again in this, my winter incarnation as the ‘immobile nomad’ (to quote Albert Memmi), and, ladies and gentlemen, this is indeed Travel Music.
added 1/10/11: And now the CD is officially out — & I heard a mind-blowing concert last night at Station 269 with Bisio doing a 45-minute solo. Here’s an excerpt:
[audio:https://pierrejoris.com/blog/audio/BisioSolo.mp3]
Get the CD! Here’s the official announcement:
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Announcing the release of “Travel Music” for solo bass. Available here and off the bandstand.
Sound samples available on site.
“This album spells it out for you, in ways that are exhilarating, breathtaking, moving, and meditative in turn. Do not miss it.” – Grego Applegate Edwards
Michael Bisio -Travel Music
More on Michael Bisio here
Travel Music, Solo Bass by Michael Bisio. Recorded August 28 and September 30, 2010.
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