Akiko Pavolka - Akiko Pavolka's House of Illusion : Bridge

Akiko Pavolka's House Of Illusion is an experience unlike anything else out there. Imagine the soundtrack to the greatest film you've never seen that exists only inside our minds. A forlorn clown dances on a Coney Island beach, a nervous ladybug reflects upon the nature of desire, a laughing woman meets her destiny in the darkness of the city. House of Illusion weaves a rich tapestry of musical textures using all the elements of their collective experience. Voices, strings, woodwinds, keyboards, accordions and electronics swirl over a deep rhythmic foundation of bass and drums, with Akiko's vocals at the center of it all. Her compositions provide the framework for the band's explorations. The music is jazz with a rock attitude and elements of funk, Latin, electronica and Japanese Enka music thrown into the mix. Their new album, Bridge, captures the raw energy and creativity of HOIfs live shows. It is a musical journey through a strange and wonderful land, not to be missed. House of Illusion is: Akiko Pavolka: vocals, keyboards, compositions Peter Hess: tenor saxophone, bass clarinet Pete Rende: piano, electric piano, pedal steel guitar, accordion, voice Matt Pavolka: upright and electric basses, compositions Blake Lindberg: drums, percussion.

1) Destination
2) Chickering
3) Last Train
4) Tadpole in a Jar
5) The Garden of Forking Paths
6) Mel's Island
7) Happy in the Dark
8) King Nicotine
9) Irish Song