ABOUT THE ALBUM

With her new album, I Went This Way (due October 23, 2020), Musson debuts her own ambitious compositions, incorporating spoken word text and daring instrumental experimentation, alongside eight other accomplished musicians. The ensemble was built around the close working relationship between saxophonist Rachel Musson and drummer Mark Sanders. The music, a blend of compositions and improvisation designed to highlight all of the different musical voices in the ensemble, is suspended from a through-composed text written by Musson that explores the process of improvisation, and her reflections on the experiential process of making music. Showcasing her own directorial ability, this project also draws from a long career in experimental collaboration, including previous projects at 577 Records like ‘SHIFA’ alongside Pat Thomas and Mark Sanders, and a feature on Federico Ughi’s ‘Transoceanico LP.’ While much of this album has its roots in free jazz, the semi-notated score and spoken word text allow for semi-orchestral influences to reach the fore, ranging from delicate chamber-size string sections to a more upfront horn section and simmering percussions throughout. 

Rachel Musson
I Went This Way

Debbie Sanders - Voice
Sarah Farmer - Violin
Richard Scott - Viola
Hannah Marshall - Cello
Xhosa Cole - Flute and Tenor Sax
Lee Griffiths - Alto Sax
Rachel Musson - Tenor Sax
Chris Mapp - Bass
Mark Sanders - Drums

Recorded at Cafe Oto, London, England

Release: October 2020
Total album time - 79:00
Catalogue number 5847

Cover image: Rachel Musson
Graphic design: Sergio Vezzali

Beautifully designed digipak with 8-page booklet

TRACKS:

1- Start 12:21
2- Matched Up 8:21
3- Syncope 1:36
4- For Pauline 20:46
5 - A Note 36:17

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