DIGIPACK EDITION

On What Times Are These, Jamie Baum’s fifth recording with The Jamie Baum Septet+, her flagship ensemble, the acclaimed New York-based flutist-composer presents her first exploration of spoken word and art song. To be specific, seven of Baum’s ten compositions respond to works by a cohort of eminent 20th and 21st century female poets (Adrienne Rich, Marge Piercy, Tracy K. Smith, Lucille Clifton, and Naomi Shihab Nye), interpreted by renowned guest vocalists Theo Bleckmann, Sara Serpa, Aubrey Johnson and KOKAYI.

PERSONNEL:

Jamie Baum - (flutes, spoken word)
Jonathan Finlayson - (trumpet, spoken word)
Sam Sadigursky - (alto saxophone, clarinet, bass clarinet)
Chris Komer - (French horn)
Brad Shepik - (guitar, singing bowls)
Luis Perdomo - (piano, Fender Rhodes)
Ricky Rodriguez - (bass, electric bass guitar)
Jeff Hirshfield - (drums)
Theo Bleckmann, KOKAYI, Sara Serpa, Aubrey Johnson - (vocals)
Keita Ogawa - (percussion)

TRACKS:

01. In The Light of Day (feat. Keita Ogawa)
02. To Be of Use
03. An Old Story (feat. Aubrey Johnson & Keita Ogawa)
04. In Those Years (feat. Theo Bleckmann)
05. What Kind of Times Are These (feat. Sara Serpa)
06. sorrow song (feat. KOKAYI & Aubrey Johnson)
07. My Grandmother In The Stars (feat. Sara Serpa)
08. I Am Wrestling with Despair (feat. Sara Serpa)
09. Dreams (feat. Aubrey Johnson)
10. In The Day of Light (feat. Keita Ogawa)