1: First Bus To Bismarck (7:52) 2: Tux Is Traitor (7:58) 3: Make Anchor Babies (6:56) 4: Green Dress, Maryland Welcome Center, 95 NB (4:22) 5: It's Not A Bunny (10:28) 6: Stereo Jack's, Bluegrass J's (4:33) 7: Avoid Sprinter (1:52) 8: 37° 56' 39" By 111° 32' (6:28)
Description:
Acoustic Bass, Electric Bass: Trevor Dunn, Artwork By: Steven Erdman, Drums, Marimba: Ches Smith, Drums, Percussion: Satoshi Takeishi, Guitar: Mary Halvorson, Mastered By: Michael King (9), Mixed By: Danny Blume, Photography By [Back Cover]: Caroline Mardok, Photography By [Utah Desert]: Joseph S. Milillo, Recorded By: Hugh Pool, Tenor Saxophone, Clarinet: Chris Speed, Trombone, Guitar, Composed By: Curtis Hasselbring, Vibraphone, Marimba: Matt Moran (2), Labelcode(s) Rune 356, Recorded At Excello Recording, Mixed At Hidden Quarry, Published By Zen Schlubbo Music
"Number Stations" is an adventurous CD by trombonist and composer Curtis Hasselbring, released by the forward-thinking label Cuneiform Rec. The album explores the mysterious aura of shortwave number stations--those enigmatic broadcasts of coded numbers--by translating their eerie atmosphere into richly textured modern jazz. Expect intricate rhythms, layered horn arrangements and subtle electronic colors that blur the lines between jazz, experimental rock and contemporary composition. Each track feels like tuning across hidden frequencies: sometimes spacious and cinematic, sometimes knotty and groove-driven, always imaginative and meticulously crafted. This CD is ideal for listeners who appreciate jazz that is exploratory yet cohesive, full of detail without losing emotional impact. Cuneiform Rec is renowned for its commitment to boundary-pushing music at the intersection of jazz, avant-rock and experimental composition. The label has built a strong reputation among discerning listeners for high production values, carefully curated artists and detailed packaging that reflects the depth of the music. With releases that frequently earn critical acclaim in the international press, Cuneiform Rec stands for artistic independence and long-term support of innovative musicians. Curtis Hasselbring is a distinctive voice on the contemporary jazz scene, known for his inventive trombone playing and striking skills as a composer and bandleader. Over the years he has worked in a variety of cutting-edge ensembles, establishing himself as a musician who bridges traditional jazz vocabulary with modern, genre-defying concepts. His projects have been praised for their sophisticated writing, subtle humor and strong group interaction, and his work is regularly noted by critics for its originality and depth. "Number Stations" captures Hasselbring at a particularly focused moment, presenting a mature vision that will appeal to fans of creative jazz and contemporary improvisation.
Swing
12.256
- Bigband Swing 173- Dixieland(Revival) 25- Oldtime Jazz 142- Other Swing 11.798- Ragtime 12- Swing Combos 106
