Erik Friedlander - Topaz

'Friedlander has quickly established himself as a potential innovator, playing with the ease and swing of a wind instrument player. Even more importantly, he has brought a cutting edge, imaginative sensibility to his music, refusing to be restricted by the blues and standards of much straight-ahead jazz.' Don Heckman, The Los Angeles Times The first CD I made with this fantastic quartet. It began a 10-year run of countless concerts and 4 CD's. Erik Friedlander, cello; Andy Laster, saxophone; Stomu Takeishi, electric bass; Satoshi Takeishi, percussion. Produced by Erik Friedlander Recorded December 29-30, 1997 at Clinton Recording Studios, NYC. Mixed January 15-22, 1998 at SIAM. Recording Engineer: Jon Rosenberg Mixing Engineer: Mike Landy Mastering: Ted Jensen at Sterling Sound, New York City. Executive Producer: Mike Landy Art Direction and Design: Ikue Mori Photography: Lee Friedlander.

1) Verdine
2) November
3) Shining
4) Straw Dogs
5) Topaz
6) Three Desperate Men
7) Tout de Suite - Erik Friedlander Davis Miles
8) Hat and Beard - Erik Friedlander Dolphy Eric
9) Something Sweet Something Tender/Cienega - Erik Friedlander Dolphy Eric
10) Agon