Exuberance
Christopher Zuar Orchestra
Christopher Zuar is an imaginative musical story-teller and a creator of compositions that are masterful, supremely beautiful and heartfelt. His highly personal use of the three basic building blocks of music (harmony, melody and rhythm) to propel the music forward in a rich and satisfying way – is evidence of confidence in his craft and his unique musical identity. This is a mature statement by a great composer in his prime, performed by a stellar ensemble with passion and care. I hope you will enjoy it as much as I do.
– Fred Hersch
PERSONNEL
WOODWINDS
Dave Pietro: Alto Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Piccolo, Flute, Alto Flute
Charles Pillow: Alto Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Flute, Alto Flute, Oboe, Clarinet
Jason Rigby: Tenor Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet
Ben Kono: Tenor Saxophone, Alto Saxophone, Flute, Alto Flute, Clarinet
Carl Maraghi: Baritone Saxophone, Bass Clarinet
TRUMPETS
Tony Kadleck, Jon Owens, Scott Wendholt, Matt Holman
TROMBONES
Matt McDonald, Mark Patterson, Alan Ferber, Max Seigel
RHYTHM
Pete McCann: Electric/Nylon/Steel String Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin, Dobro
Glenn Zaleski: Piano & Fender Rhodes
Drew Gress: Acoustic Bass
Mark Ferber: Drums
Rogerio Boccato: Percussion
guest soloists
Sara Caswell: Violin
Joe Brent: Mandolin
Keita Ogawa: Percussion
Max ZT: Hammered Dulcimer
Emma Frank: Voice