Turtle Island String Quartet by Turtle Island String Quartet - Uhune

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The Turtle Island String Quartet was not the first group of its kind to record jazz, but they have easily outclassed their competition in the years following this impressive debut recording. Each of the players is an accomplished soloist and also excels whether bowing, playing pizzicato, or playing percussion with their instruments. Violinist David Balakrishnan's imaginative arrangements of three jazz classics, Oliver Nelson's "Stolen Moments," Dizzy Gillespie's "A Night in Tunisia" and Miles Davis' "Milestones" (with its catchy pizzicato introduction simulating a harp) will easily stand the test of time. Violinist Darol Anger, a veteran of David Grisman's band, came up with a furious score for Bud Powell's "Tempus Fugit" and is featured on the octave violin, which sounds a lot like a viola. Cellist Mark Summer and violist Irene Sazer prove themselves to be masterful musicians throughout the date. The remainder of the CD is devoted to a wide-ranging string quartet by Balakrishnan that defies classification under any one music label, and a series of seven improvisations by the quartet. Record labels, radio stations, and record stores have had problems figuring out how to market this very eclectic group, but regardless of how they are labeled, one or two hearings is enough to hook most discriminating music fans. This stunning debut is highly recommended.
© Ken Dryden /TiVo

1. Stolen Moments

by Turtle Island String Quartet

Cello: Mark Summer; Performer
Primary Artist: Turtle Island String Quartet; Main Performer
Performer: Turtle Island String Quartet; Performer
Violin: Irene Sazer
David Balakrishnan
Darol Anger; Performer
Arranger: David Balakrishnan; Composer
Composer: Oliver Nelson; Composer
Producer: David Balakrishnan
Darol Anger; Production

2. A Night In Tunisia

by Turtle Island String Quartet

Cello: Mark Summer; Performer
Primary Artist: Turtle Island String Quartet; Main Performer
Performer: Turtle Island String Quartet; Performer
Violin: Irene Sazer
David Balakrishnan
Darol Anger; Performer
Arranger: David Balakrishnan; Composer
Composer: F. Paparelli
John "dizzy" Gillespie; Composer
Producer: David Balakrishnan
Darol Anger; Production

3. Milestones

by Turtle Island String Quartet

Cello: Mark Summer; Performer
Primary Artist: Turtle Island String Quartet; Main Performer
Performer: Turtle Island String Quartet; Performer
Violin: Irene Sazer
David Balakrishnan
Darol Anger; Performer
Arranger: David Balakrishnan; Composer
Composer: Miles Davis; Composer
Producer: David Balakrishnan
Darol Anger; Production

4. Tempus Fugit

by Turtle Island String Quartet

Cello: Mark Summer; Performer
Primary Artist: Turtle Island String Quartet; Main Performer
Performer: Turtle Island String Quartet; Performer
Violin: Irene Sazer
David Balakrishnan
Darol Anger; Performer
Arranger: Darol Anger; Composer
Composer: Earl Bud Powell; Composer
Producer: David Balakrishnan
Darol Anger; Production

5. String Quartet No. 1: Balapadem: Eurasian Hoedown

by Turtle Island String Quartet

Primary Artist: Turtle Island String Quartet; Main Performer
Cello: Mark Summer; Performer
Performer: Turtle Island String Quartet; Performer
Violin: Irene Sazer
David Balakrishnan
Darol Anger; Performer
Composer: David Balakrishnan; Composer
Producer: David Balakrishnan
Darol Anger; Production

6. String Quartet No. 1: Balapadem: Eó

by Turtle Island String Quartet

Primary Artist: Turtle Island String Quartet; Main Performer
Cello: Mark Summer; Performer
Performer: Turtle Island String Quartet; Performer
Violin: Irene Sazer
David Balakrishnan
Darol Anger; Performer
Composer: David Balakrishnan; Composer
Producer: David Balakrishnan
Darol Anger; Production

7. String Quartet No. 1: Balapadem: Variations on My Father's Footsteps

by Turtle Island String Quartet

Primary Artist: Turtle Island String Quartet; Main Performer
Cello: Mark Summer; Performer
Performer: Turtle Island String Quartet; Performer
Violin: Irene Sazer
David Balakrishnan
Darol Anger; Performer
Composer: David Balakrishnan; Composer
Producer: David Balakrishnan
Darol Anger; Production

8. String Quartet No. 1: Balapadem: Hindu Toes

by Turtle Island String Quartet

Primary Artist: Turtle Island String Quartet; Main Performer
Cello: Mark Summer; Performer
Performer: Turtle Island String Quartet; Performer
Violin: Irene Sazer
David Balakrishnan
Darol Anger; Performer
Composer: David Balakrishnan; Composer
Producer: David Balakrishnan
Darol Anger; Production

9. The Decline of an American String Quartet: Improvisations: Recline

by Turtle Island String Quartet

Primary Artist: Turtle Island String Quartet; Main Performer
Cello: Mark Summer; Performer
Performer: Turtle Island String Quartet; Performer
Violin: Darol Anger
David Balakrishnan
Irene Sazer; Performer
Composer: Darol Anger
David Balakrishnan
Mark Summer
Irene Sazer; Composer
Producer: Darol Anger
David Balakrishnan; Production

10. The Decline of an American String Quartet: Improvisations: Decline

by Turtle Island String Quartet

Primary Artist: Turtle Island String Quartet; Main Performer
Cello: Mark Summer; Performer
Performer: Turtle Island String Quartet; Performer
Violin: Darol Anger
David Balakrishnan
Irene Sazer; Performer
Composer: Darol Anger
David Balakrishnan
Mark Summer
Irene Sazer; Composer
Producer: Darol Anger
David Balakrishnan; Production

11. The Decline of an American String Quartet: Improvisations: Geosyncline

by Turtle Island String Quartet

Primary Artist: Turtle Island String Quartet; Main Performer
Cello: Mark Summer; Performer
Performer: Turtle Island String Quartet; Performer
Violin: Darol Anger
David Balakrishnan
Irene Sazer; Performer
Composer: Darol Anger
David Balakrishnan
Mark Summer
Irene Sazer; Composer
Producer: Darol Anger
David Balakrishnan; Production

12. The Decline of an American String Quartet: Improvisations: No Lyin'

by Turtle Island String Quartet

Primary Artist: Turtle Island String Quartet; Main Performer
Cello: Mark Summer; Performer
Performer: Turtle Island String Quartet; Performer
Violin: Darol Anger
David Balakrishnan
Irene Sazer; Performer
Composer: Darol Anger
David Balakrishnan
Mark Summer
Irene Sazer; Composer
Producer: Darol Anger
David Balakrishnan; Production

13. The Decline of an American String Quartet: Improvisations: But No

by Turtle Island String Quartet

Primary Artist: Turtle Island String Quartet; Main Performer
Cello: Mark Summer; Performer
Performer: Turtle Island String Quartet; Performer
Violin: Darol Anger
David Balakrishnan
Irene Sazer; Performer
Composer: Darol Anger
David Balakrishnan
Mark Summer
Irene Sazer; Composer
Producer: Darol Anger
David Balakrishnan; Production

14. The Decline of an American String Quartet: Improvisations: Benign

by Turtle Island String Quartet

Primary Artist: Turtle Island String Quartet; Main Performer
Cello: Mark Summer; Performer
Performer: Turtle Island String Quartet; Performer
Violin: Darol Anger
David Balakrishnan
Irene Sazer; Performer
Composer: Darol Anger
David Balakrishnan
Mark Summer
Irene Sazer; Composer
Producer: Darol Anger
David Balakrishnan; Production

15. The Decline of an American String Quartet: Improvisations: Scherzoid

by Turtle Island String Quartet

Primary Artist: Turtle Island String Quartet; Main Performer
Cello: Mark Summer; Performer
Performer: Turtle Island String Quartet; Performer
Violin: Darol Anger
David Balakrishnan
Irene Sazer; Performer
Composer: Darol Anger
David Balakrishnan
Mark Summer
Irene Sazer; Composer
Producer: Darol Anger
David Balakrishnan; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

15 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

52 minutes and 25 seconds

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None

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Stereo

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Lyrics

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Genres

Jazz, Classical, Classical Crossover, Hard Bop, Third Stream

Label

Legacy Recordings

Music Distribution Service

Sony

Country

United States

Language

No linguistic content

Popularity

Release Date

Jan 26, 2015

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UPC

886444953108