El Dragón: State of the Baritone Volume 5

by Anders Svanoe

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1.	El Dragón 03:50	info	buy track
2.	2714 Blues 04:52	info	buy track
3.	Charlie Fighter 04:39	info	buy track
4.	Mongo's Way 07:03	info	buy track
5.	Bolero Para Cachao 08:00	info	buy track
6.	Supremo 05:51	info	buy track
7.	Mendota Sunrise 05:49	info	buy track
8.	Danza Feliz 05:57	info	buy track

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El Dragón, State of the Baritone Volume 5 is the fifth volume from the State of the Baritone series released by Irabbagast Records. Following up on the critically acclaimed State of the Baritone Volumes 1, 2, 3 and 4 which won numerous Top Ten 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2020 Polls, Volume 5 continues to deliver and impress. Milwaukee jazz critic Kevin Lynch says, “The improbable sleeper of the year is State of the Baritone, an ambitious and conceptually lucid statement about the hulking horn’s ability to float like a butterfly and roar like a buffalo stampede.”

State of the Baritone Volume 5 features Anders in an infectious and 1970s-ish latin jazz format. Anders showcases his latin jazz writing and playing abilities in the danceable title track, El Dragón, to the more open sonic territory of 2714 Blues. From the graceful introduction of Charlie Fighter, to the throaty Mongo’s Way, Anders Svanoe presents an impressive document and welcome addition to the State of the Baritone series.

Svanoe's mastery and diversity on baritone saxophone is on full display and is meant to challenge the listener as well as make them rethink the role of the baritone in today’s music. Comfortable in classical, bebop, latin or free jazz settings, Anders clearly illustrates that the big horn can do much more than the baritone’s smaller relatives.

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released March 9, 2022

Anders Svanoe-baritone saxophone
Louka Patenaude-acoustic guitar
John Mesoloras-acousitc and electric bass
Arno Gonzalez-congas
Francisco Martinez-drums, percussion, vocals

All compositions by Anders Svanoe
El Dragón, Mongo's Way, Supremo and Danza Feliz coros by Francisco Martinez

www.anderssvanoemusic.com

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Anders Svanoe Madison, Wisconsin

Appearing on ECM Records, Pi Recordings and Irabbagast Records, saxophonist Anders Svanoe has brought new creativity and vigor to the baritone saxophone.

Neil Tesser, author of The Playboy
Guide to Jazz says, “Svanoe presents originality within the now decades-old tradition of free
improvisation – a welcome, promising, and especially inventive presence as the music finds a new
audience.” ... more

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