The Void Becomes You features Patrick Smith and Chris Bruder navigating the grieving process: denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. Imagine being suddenly let loose in outer space, running out of oxygen, and suddenly having to come to terms with your demise - regardless of the state of affairs you left behind.
from
Aftermath,
released November 1, 2019
Personnel:
Chelsea McBride – tenor sax, conductor, composer
Colleen Allen – soprano and alto saxophones, piccolo, flute, alto flute
Naomi Higgins – soprano and alto saxophones, flute, alto flute
Alison Young – tenor saxophone, flute, clarinet
Patrick Smith – tenor and soprano saxophones, flute, clarinet (solo)
Conrad Gluch – baritone saxophone, bass clarinet, contrabass clarinet, alto flute
James Rhodes, Justin See, Tom Upjohn, Kaelin Murphy – trumpets/flugelhorns
William Carn, Aidan Sibley, Jill Richards – trombones
Nicholas Sieber – bass trombone, tuba
Alex Samaras – voice
Chris Bruder – piano (solo)
David Riddel – guitar
Steven Falk – acoustic and electric basses
Geoff Bruce – drums
Recorded at Canterbury Studios on April 7-10, 2019
Editing by Julian Decorte and Jeremy Darby at Canterbury Studios
Mixed by Jeremy Darby at Canterbury Studios
Mastered by Peter Letros at Wreckhouse Mastering
Produced by Kevin Stolz
Album artwork by Arthur Ikuta
Album layout by Becca Howes
Photos by Evan Shay and Jill Richards