Bowerbird is excited to present the Philadelphia record release celebration of Bombogenic, a new album by Sonic Liberation 8 with the The Classical Revolution Trio & Oliver Lake. The album celebrates the 15 year anniversary of Sonic Liberation 8 with a new collection of compositions and arrangements showcasing a unique confluence of loft jazz, Afro Cuban Yoruba music, and new chamber music. Joining SL8 in this milestone is special guest artist Oliver Lake (World Saxophone Quartet) and the Classical Revolution String Trio. In addition to five new compositions, Kevin Diehl, the octet's leader, arranged the Erik Satie composition, Gnossienne, recasting it as a platform for creative interaction rooted in these genres. Additionally Oliver Lake composed 2 compositions for specifically for SL8's Afro-Cuban-Yoruba jazz format. Diehl arranged bata drums parts for these 2 pieces along with another of Mr. Lakes compositions called Love Like Sisters. Love Like Sisters originally appeared on a World Saxophone Quartet album called Metamorphosis.
THE PERFORMERS
Special Guest
Oliver Lake - Alto Saxophone, Composition
Sonic Liberation 8
Kevin Diehl - Drumkit, Bata Iya, Composer
Matt Engle - Bass, Composer
Elliot Levin - Woodwinds
Veronica Jurkiewicz - Viola, String Section Leader
Mike Watson - Bass Clarinet
Nichola Rivera - Bata Itotele & Iya, Conga, Composer
Tom Lowery - Drumkit, Afro Brazilian Percussion
Ron Howerton - Bata Okonkolo, Conga, Percussion
The Classical Revolution Trio
Russel Kotcher - Violin
Peter Oswald - Cello
Yoni Draiblate - Cello
Sonic Liberation 8 is deeply rooted in the traditions of Afro Cuban music and has spent years fusing that grand tradition with new sounds including composed jazz, modern chamber composition, and the powerful Orisha spirit.
The Rotunda
4014 Walnut St.
Phila, Pa
FREE admission
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