Todd Delgiudice - Pencil SketchesWith an eclectic mix of nine originals and one thoroughly re envisioned standard, saxophonist and multi reedist Todd DelGiudice presents an inspired set for his first recording on OA2 Records. Joined by a veteran Seattle trio including John Hansen on piano, bassist Jon Hamar and drummer Byron Vannoy, DelGiudice explores his wide ranging musical influences, creating a unique & varied yet fully cohesive story. Raised in South Florida, DelGiudice has

drum machine and suona (a Chinese double-reed horn)

The Flamingos sophisticated vocal style would later impact the Motown sound of the 1960's and the Philly Soul sound of the 1970's

Bob Stanley wrote "the purity of Belgian Popcorn is it's very impurity

for which he uses the terms "architectural space"

the Germany based four-piece Long Distance Calling is famed for it's weightless yet massive music

Alongside the bigger names

CD reissue of this 1988 album from the Atlanta

My curiosity was aroused by the fastidious

Dalinetopia

Daniel Cassin has enjoyed a rewarding and varied career as teacher

the Kammerorchester Zürich

whose soulfulness and emotionality resonate with him