Alex Terrier is today’s interview guest on The Jazz Hole with Linus. Alex is a French-born, NYC-based saxophonist, composer and educator, who recently released his fourth album as a leader “Alex Terrier Franco Cuban Project – Camina Tú”. Among other things, he talks about the unique recording process of this particular album. The other music on today’s episode comes from NYC-based, Wisconsin-born drummer and composer Matt Slocum’s latest album “Sanctuary”.
Matt Slocum – “Sanctuary”, “Consolation Prize” & “Star Prairie”
Album: Sanctuary
Matt Slocum (d), Gerald Clayton (p) and Larry Grenadier (b)
Alex Terrier Franco Cuban Project – “Camina Tú”, “Aldito (Intro)” & “Aldito”
Album: Camina Tú
Alex Terrier (as), Leo Montana (p), Felipe Cabrera (b), Lukmil Perez (d) and Roberto Vizcaino (perc)
Alex Terrier Franco Cuban Project – Simple Song
Album: Camina Tú
Alex Terrier (ss) and Leo Montana (p)
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