Nine Surprises by Tom Varner
Nine Surprises
Tom Varner Nonet
All music by Tom Varner, Tom Varner Music, BMI
Recorded August 20, 2012, Jack Straw Studio, Jack Straw Productions ( JackStraw.org )
Recorded and mixed by Doug Haire. Mastered by Rick Fisher, RFI Mastering.
Original design by Osamu Takahashi. Recording made possible by Jack Straw Productions,
4 Culture, and Cornish College of the Arts.
Tom Varner Music 101
Tracklist
| 1. | Byron's Sigh | 0:51 |
| 2. | Main Theme | 10:12 |
| 3. | Phil Speaks | 0:50 |
| 4. | High Guys | 4:19 |
| 5. | One Thought | 0:58 |
| 6. | Seattle Blues | 8:07 |
| 7. | Phil Whispers | 1:19 |
| 8. | Low Guys | 5:16 |
| 9. | Byron Is Ready | 0:53 |
| 10. | Eric's Bad Day | 0:41 |
| 11. | Mark's Good Day | 0:40 |
| 12. | Mali King County | 7:53 |
| 13. | Phil's Advice | 0:52 |
| 14. | Modern Love | 0:58 |
| 15. | Reprise and Finale | 4:40 |
| 16. | Spackle | 9:18 |
| 17. | Go Northwest | 1:04 |
| 18. | Mele | 9:39 |
Credits
Tom Varner - French horn
Thomas Marriott - trumpet
David Marriott - trombone
Steve Treseler, -clarinet
Mark Taylor, - alto saxophone
Eric Barber - tenor saxophone
Jim DeJoie - baritone saxophone
Phil Sparks - bass
Byron Vannoy - drums
License
All rights reserved.
Tom Varner is internationally known as one of the top living pioneers of jazz and improvised music on the French horn, as well as an inventive and passionate composer for his different ensembles, which have featured many jazz legends. Varner has been awarded grants from the NEA, Doris Duke Foundation/Chamber Music America, and the Jack Straw Center. He has 18 recordings as a leader.