Ted Piltzecker marries engaging rhythmic interplay to crisp compositions that ring true for their melodic inventiveness and accessibility.
For his first larger ensemble recording, New York vibraphonist Ted Piltzecker made a trip to Denver and rekindled relationships developed years ago during his tenure as director of the Aspen Music Festival. Originally a trumpet player, Piltzecker continually seeks the organic connection between breath and musical expression as it relates to the vibraphone. Vibes on a Breath allows him to phrase with the septet's horn players, Brad Goode, Paul McKee, John Gunther & Wil Swindler, and to provide counterpoint as the only harmony instrument in the rhythm section with drummer Paul Romaine and bassist Gonzalo Teppa. The eight reimagined jazz classics, along with three originals, unveil new twists & turns to a classic sound. The intimacy of the approach along with the addition of bass clarinet and flugelhorn doubles adds an extra layer of richness and color to the already mesmerizing arrangements. Piltzecker's work transports to an alluring musical world where every note is infused with a personal touch.
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Ted Piltzecker - vibraphone
Brad Goode - trumpet
Paul McKee - trombone
John Gunther - tenor sax / bass clarinet
Wil Swindler - baritone sax
Paul Romaine - drums
Gonzalo Teppa - bass
Judith Leclair - bassoon (11)
Javier Diaz - percussion (5,11)
Produced by Ted Piltzecker
Recorded October 17-18, 2022 by Kevin Lee
at Mighty Fine Productions, Denver CO
Mixed & mastered by Fernando Martinez
at Estudio Moma, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Photographs by Phil Cantor
Cover design & layout by John Bishop