Evan Arntzen

Evan Arntzen, renowned multi-reedist, vocalist and bandleader, presents his third album as a bandleader, Countermelody. This uplifting new release is a celebration of the interplay, collective improvisation and soulful counterpoint that played such a big role in Black American Music emanating from New Orleans in the first half of the 20th century. During a time when convening is all but impossible, Countermelody brings the gaiety of live music to the recorded realm.

PERSONNEL:

• Evan Arntzen - clarinet, soprano & tenor sax, vocals (track 4)
• Charlie Halloran - trombone
• Jon-Erik Kellso - trumpet
• Mike Davis - trumpet
• Arnt Arntzen - guitar, banjo
• Dalton Ridenhour - piano
• Tal Ronen - bass
• Mark McLean - drums
• Catherine Russell – vocals (tracks 1, 8, 14, 15)

Recorded on October 2nd & 3rd, 2020, Brooklyn, NY.

TRACKS:

• 01. Muskrat Ramble
• 02. 18th Street Strut
• 03. Camp Meeting Blues
• 04. Georgia Cabin
• 05. Put 'Em Down Blues
• 06. When Erastus Plays His Old Kazoo
• 07. Smiles
• 08. If You Were Mine
• 09. Down by The Riverside
• 10. Alvita
• 11. Counter Intuitive
• 12. Bu's March
• 13. Solitarity
• 14. After You've Gone (Wax Cylinder Sessions)
• 15. Muskrat Ramble (Wax Cylinder Sessions)