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| A movie
soundtrack by Edge City Collective
with additional solo projects of Edge
City members |
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Port of Angels is a feature film by director Stephen
Taylor. It is the story of a teen's struggles with domestic
abuse, drugs and sexual identity. Set in Washington's Olympic Peninsula, the film highlights the natural scenery of the
region and features original music by Edge City Collective.
The soundtrack CD, released in 2005, includes music from the film and seven bonus tracks - a showcase of Edge City musicians and their projects. For more, scroll down... |
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bonus tracks These cuts include one or more of
the collective's contributors. Follow the links for more information on the
specific artists. |
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Edge City Collective Panipat This previously unpublished track was part of the 2000 Rootsworld Free Reed Festival, a month-long virtual event which highlighted notable accordionists from around the globe. Edge City's Ranji Kumar was honored to be among those selected. This track, recorded in 2000 and named for the Indian hometown of Ranji's father, is written by Ranji and Scott. Ranji K-accordion; Scott Schaffer-guitar; Mike Taylor-bass; Jon Thompson-tenor saxophone; Jon Madof-lead guitar. more... |
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The Chance Trio 43rd Street ECC trumpetiste Bart Miltenberger formed The Chance Trio with Edge City bassist Mike Taylor and guitarist Matt Davis. Their 2004 debut album, Marnee Birds, has received enthusiastic reviews. TCT's unique sound, confident virtuosity, adventurous improvisation and inspired compositions make the trio a shining light among young jazz artists. This cut is written by Davis, with each member making an essential contribution to the arrangement. more... |
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Jon Madof T's Waltz A founding member of Edge City, guitarist Jon Madof has since established himself as a rising star in New York's downtown scene. Signed to John Zorn's Tzadik label, he released his first record as part of Rashanim in 2003, to critical acclaim. Rashanim is a dazzling, inventive and energetic trio that fuses jazz, rock and traditional Jewish music as never imagined. This previously unreleased track, on which Jon plays guitars and bass, is fresh off the press, part of a solo project that highlights his melodic, acoustic side. more... |
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Tintinabulus Liverspot Scott MacDonald joined Edge City for concerts between 2001-05, and recorded on Aktivavoco. He's a music therapist, avant-gardist, former punk rocker and co-founder of the legendary Philadelphia band Tintinabulus. Liverspot, written by David Bath, is an excerpt from Tintin's self-titled 1999 record, an electrified romp that conjures Zappa, the 11th Hour and classic King Crimson, while maintaining a brilliantly fresh identity. Scott M-drums; David B-guitar; Aino Soderheim- alto sax; John Thomas-bass; David Sherick-vibraphone. more... |
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Society of One Strange Knowledge 2/Middle Mystic Paul downie is the one in 'Society of One.' Painter, poet and percussionist, his first record, released in 2002, combines his talents in a personal, street-wise statement drawing from hip-hop, r&b, ska, zydeco, and funk, as well as international sources. This cut is a medley of two pieces, splicing Paul's poetry with an uptempo, eastern-tinged jam written with Paul Brion. Paul downie-vocal and percussion; Fat Raskeaux-guitar; Ben Po-bass. more... |
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Woz Gentle Dragon Paul Woznicki has been exploring the improv medium as a synthesist and composer since the 1970s, offering a prolific series of recordings and staying on the leading edge of electronic music along the way. Gentle Dragon is an excerpt from a solo project, released in 2001. It's a good example of his layered approach to sound design. more... |
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Scott Schaffer Ahead Less said, the better. more...
See album credits. |