Ryan Oliver - With Strings '2022

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       A collaborative musical effort with Mark Crawford's sophisticated and
thoughtful arrangements elevating saxophonist Ryan Oliver's compositions to new
heights. The incredibly talented 12-piece string orchestra breaths life into
these songs backed by the world class Canadian rhythm section of Terry Clarke on
drums Neil Swainson on bass and Bernie Senensky on piano.

"To say that this recording is a collaborative musical effort is an
understatement. Mark Crawford’s sophisticated and thoughtful arrangements
elevated my original compositions to new heights; the incredibly talented
12-piece string orchestra breathed life into those ideas; and Terry Clarke, Neil
Swainson and Bernie Senensky formed an incomparable rhythm section, lending a
level of heavy-hitting artistry than can only come from a prolific career forged
in the tradition of jazz music. The compositions represent almost cinematic
snapshots of people, places and experiences that influenced my life and music,
from the birth of my daughter, celebrated in the up-tempo triadic Blues for
Josie Rose to the western landscape of the Cariboo where I grew up, captured in
the haunting strings of The Ballad of Buffalo Bill. Hearing 16 musicians
performing this music together, live off the floor, was a dream come true.
Recorded at a time when the arts need more than ever to be nurtured and
recognized as an important part of our world, to me this album represents the
excitement of creativity and the power of collaboration - I hope you enjoy it!"
(Ryan Oliver)

Ryan Oliver, tenor saxophone
Bernie Senensky, piano
Neil Swainson, bass
Terry Clarke, drums

1.01 - Ryan Oliver - The Ballad Of Buffalo Bill (7:27)
1.02 - Ryan Oliver - For You (7:26)
1.03 - Ryan Oliver - Blues For Josie Rose (6:08)
1.04 - Ryan Oliver - MacBeth (6:33)
1.05 - Ryan Oliver - Tango For Astor (5:41)
1.06 - Ryan Oliver - Somewhere Over The Rainbow (4:09)
1.07 - Ryan Oliver - Eddie (4:41)
1.08 - Ryan Oliver - Shorter Mornings (6:51)
1.09 - Ryan Oliver - Arrival (5:19)
1.10 - Ryan Oliver - Walk On Up The Road (3:18) 

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