Label: Challenge Records
Format: CD
Barcode: 0608917348323
Catalog number: CR 73483
Releasedate: 06-09-19
Format: CD
Barcode: 0608917348323
Catalog number: CR 73483
Releasedate: 06-09-19
-LoRe’s compositions are influenced by a variety of genres, ranging from European classical music to today’s most influential artists on both the jazz and popular music scenes.
-Karol is Alex LoRe’s first release on Challenge Records.
-His first two records, released on acclaimed saxophonist Greg Osby’s label, Inner Circle Music, have been praised by The New York Times, Downbeat, and Jazzwise Magazine (UK), among others
-Karol is Alex LoRe’s first release on Challenge Records.
-His first two records, released on acclaimed saxophonist Greg Osby’s label, Inner Circle Music, have been praised by The New York Times, Downbeat, and Jazzwise Magazine (UK), among others
Noted by Ben Ratliff of the New York Times as a saxophonist who is “...making the connections among about 70 years’ worth of contemplative, articulate and light-toned players”, Manhattan-based saxophonist and composer Alex LoRe is one of the most in demand alto saxophonists on the current New York City jazz scene. With a strong upbringing in classical music, Alex LoRe’s playing and compositions are influenced by a variety of genres, ranging from European classical music to today’s most influential artists on both the jazz and popular music scenes. Originally from Tarpon Springs, Florida, LoRe regularly performs at New York City’s most revered jazz venues such as Smalls Jazz Club, The Jazz Gallery, and Jazz Standard. Internationally, he has performed throughout the Netherlands, Australia, Israel, and Canada.
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1Skyward06:42
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2Orachle (for Igor Stravinsky)09:13
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3Vanishing Act (for Maddalena Casulana)04:55
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4Miniature 102:26
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5Light (for J.S. Bach)06:12
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6Casey Jones (for Charles Ives)07:49
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7Karol (for Karol Szymanowski)09:01
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8Color Wheel (for Alexander Scriabin)06:06
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9Miniature 202:36
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10Eastman (for Julius Eastman)04:50
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11Castaway (for Henry Cowell)08:29
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12Miniature 302:25