From New York's For The Artist Records comes a new jazz CD entitled Confluence. Featuring Jon Irabagon (Soprano, Alto and Tenor Saxophones), Alex Smith (Piano), Mark Anderson (Bass) and Andrew Bain (Drums), this recording contains original compositions and arrangements from all four members. Listen to MP3s and buy a copy on-line at cdbaby.com.


Confluence (2005)

Confluence Sleeve
1. The Lonely Stool (A. Bain)
2. Mr. Circle (A. Bain)
3. Acceptance (J. Irabagon)
4. Confluence (M. Anderson)
5. Nuance (A. Smith)
6. Nardis (M. Davis - arr. By A. Smith)
7. No Uncertain Terms (J. Irabagon)
8. T.V. Understanding (A. Bain)
9. Last Song (A. Bain)

Recorded November 18th, 2004

Engineered by Michael Brorby, Acoustic Recording, Brooklyn, NY
Mixed by Matt Blostein, NY
Mastered by Seth Foster, NY
Design by Christian Olson, NY
Photos by Ramsey Pryor

For The Artist Records www.fortheartistrecords.com

Compositions by A. Bain: Lonely Stool Music (ASCAP)
Compositions by Jon Irabagon: F Magellan Music (ASCAP)

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