Distant Places, by Tom Nazziola

Distant Places

by Tom Nazziola

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1.	Cat and Mouse 04:59	info	buy track
2.	Over the Horizon 06:27	info	buy track
3.	Crossing the Line 03:19	info	buy track
4.	Bass Palmas 05:09	info	buy track
5.	Red Sky 02:26	info	buy track
6.	Garbage Plate 02:54	info	buy track
7.	Sibley Tower 03:18	info	buy track
8.	5th Floor Annex 04:18	info	buy track
9.	Going Home (long road back from Eastman) 02:41	info	buy track
10.	Get the Point 01:59	info	buy track
11.	Interstellar 07:35	info	buy track
12.	Just Passing Through 04:41	info	buy track
13.	Pablo's Journey 03:38	info	buy track
14.	Velvet Carnival 05:42	info	buy track
15.	Golem Overture 10:13	info	buy track

about

“Distant Places” reflects the many influences found in my music (often involving different cultures) as well as personal experiences. The album is as much about the diverse influences that inform my writing as it is about the various places, people, and things I’ve encountered (especially in earlier years). In a work such as Rochester Suite, I sought to represent the places and landmarks from my college days along with the emotional energy associated with each. Beyond that, all of the compositions on this album support a diverse, yet balanced flow—including contrasting rhythms, timbres, instrumentation, and colors. In fact, each piece can be seen to reflect a literal color, which I leave up to the listener to interpret. There’s also a musical arc to this album, which comes from my admiration of the Beatles’ “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” album and its musical flow. Similar to Sgt. Pepper, there’s an introductory piece (making a strong statement) followed by a palette of sonic colors and unique stories, leading to a dramatic conclusion. Distant Places is my version of this musical journey....I hope you enjoy the show!

Special thanks: Ralph Crispino Jr. for his help in funding this album; Barry Hartglass for his care in engineering several sessions; Jay Nazz, Thomas E. Nazziola, Patrina Nazziola, Bill Weisbach (for his constant focus and support), Ian Smit, Christopher Doll, Robert Aldridge, Loretta Roome, Eric Feinstein, and Ray Cassarino. I would also like to thank all of the musicians for giving their best and caring about the music every step of the way......I could not ask for a better crew.

credits

released August 13, 2021

Selections:

1. Cat and Mouse (5:02)
Tom Nazziola – vibes, marimba, udu
Recording session engineered by Tom Nazziola

2. Over the Horizon (6:28)
Todd Reynolds – violin; Dave Eggar – cello; Tom Nazziola – marimba, bass drum; Greg Chudzik – bass; Monica Davis – viola
Recording session engineered by Barry Hartglass
Recorded at Avatar studios

3. Crossing the Line (3:19)
Freddie Bryant – nylon guitar; Sergio Krakowski – pandeiro
Recorded at Hostos College, Bronx, NY
Recording session engineered by Barry Hartglass

4. Bass Palmas (5:09)
Gregg August, - bass; Greg Chudzik – bass, Dave Anthony – cajon, Tom Nazziola – hand claps (palmas)
Recorded at Lofish Studios (NY, NY)
Recording session engineered by Barry Hartglass

5. Red Sky (2:27)
Jack Morer – electric guitar
Tom Nazziola – percussion
Tom Nazziola – bass

Rochester Suite: (tracks #6 – 9)

6. Garbage Plate (2:53)
Terence Goss – alto sax
Michael Lowenstern – bass clarinet
Greg Chudzik – upright Bass
John Hollenbeck – drums
Tom Nazziola – piano
Paul Livant – guitar

7. Sibley Tower (3:16)
Doug Oberhamer – piano; Dan Willis – soprano sax
Recorded at Systems two (Brooklyn, NY)
Recording session engineered by Barry Hartglass

8. Fifth Floor Annex (4:18)
Dave Anthony – snare drum, bass drum; Tom Nazziola – snare drum, bass drum
Recording session engineered by Barry Hartglass

9. Going Home (long road back from Eastman) (2:40)
Jack Morer & Ian Smit – electric guitars

10. Get the Point (1:59)
John Hollenbeck – drums
Tom Nazziola – voice, finger snaps

11. Interstellar (7:36)
The Fillmore Contemporary Percussion Ensemble
Recording session engineered by Tom Nazziola

12. Just Passing Through (4:55)
Greg Chudzik – upright bass
Tom Nazziola – percussion, additional bass

13. Pablo’s Journey (3:37)
Paul Livant – guitar; Scott Feiner – pandeiro; Gregg August – upright bass;
Tom Nazziola – triangle
Recorded at Lofish Studios (NY, NY) and Systems 2 (Brooklyn, NY)
Recording session engineered by Barry Hartglass

14. Velvet Carnival (5:45)
Tom Nazziola – piano

15. The Golem (Overture) (10:14)
Rachel Golub – violin; Dave Eggar – cello; Dave Anthony – percussion; Joe Tompkins – percussion; Tom Nazziola – extra percussion; Greg Chudzik – bass; Paul Livant – guitar; Doug Oberhamer – piano
Conducted by Tom Nazziola
Recording session engineered by Barry Hartglass
Recorded at Avatar studios

Credits:
All music composed by Tom Nazziola
Produced by Tom Nazziola
Engineered by Barry Hartglass and Tom Nazziola
Mixed by Tom Nazziola
Artwork and design by Andi Jennings
Photography by Loretta Roome

Mastered by William Weisbach
Total duration: 1:09:24

Special thanks: Ralph Crispino Jr. for his help in funding this album; Barry Hartglass for his care in engineering several sessions; Jay Nazz, Thomas E. Nazziola, Patrina Nazziola, Bill Weisbach (for his constant focus and support), Ian Smit, Christopher Doll, Robert Aldridge, Loretta Roome, Eric Feinstein, and Ray Cassarino. I would also like to thank all of the musicians for giving their best and caring about the music every step of the way......I could not ask for a better crew.

Dedication: In loving memory of Howard Smedley.

©2021Nazziola
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Tom Nazziola Jersey City, New Jersey

From "live film music" to choral and orchestral pieces, Tom Nazziola's work has been performed in France, Ireland, Slovenia, Guatemala, Croatia and throughout the United States

Tom is a graduate of the Eastman School of Music and holds a masters degree in composition from Brooklyn College and a Ph.D. in composition from Rutgers University. ... more

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