Infernal Machines is the debut studio album by
Darcy James Argue
Darcy James Argue is a jazz composer and bandleader known for his work with his 18-piece ensemble, Secret Society.
Biography
Argue was born in Vancouver, British Columbia. He studied at McGill University in Montreal from 1993–1998, and in 2000 ...
's big band Secret Society. The album was released May 12, 2009 by
New Amsterdam Records
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and was nominated for a
Grammy Award
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.
Reception
The album was praised for its "impressionistic" elements and fresh outlook on jazz orchestra culture. It is credited with "launch
ng Arguefrom Brooklyn-based unknown into the international conversation (and touring circuit)".
The
AllMusic
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review stated "Argue's music is a stunning display in diversity within drawn out, developed themes, requiring a keen ear. It's an exceptional example of new jazz music that deserves a broad forum for listening and appreciating".
On ''
All About Jazz
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'' Troy Collins wrote "Although the halcyon days of the big bands are long past, ''Infernal Machines'' stands defiant, updating the big band tradition for the new millennium while presenting exciting possibilities for the future".
[Collins, T.]
All About Jazz Review
May 5, 2009
Track listing
All compositions by Darcy James Argue
# "Phobos" – 11:02
# "Zeno" – 7:14
# "Transit" – 7:01
# "Redeye" – 10:12
# "Jacobin Club" – 10:55
# "Habeas Corpus (for
Maher Arar
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Arar was detained during a layover at John F. Kennedy International Airport in Septe ...
)" – 10:57
# "Obsidian Flow" – 9:40
Personnel
*
Erica von Kleist – winds
*
Sam Sadigursky – winds
* Rob Wilkerson – winds
* Mark Small – winds
* Josh Sinton – winds
* Seneca Black – trumpet and flugelhorn
*
Laurie Frink – trumpet and flugelhorn
* Tom Goehring – trumpet and flugelhorn
* Nadje Noordhuis – trumpet and flugelhorn
*
Ingrid Jensen
Ingrid Jensen (born January 12, 1966) is a Canadian jazz trumpeter.
Music career
Jensen was born in North Vancouver and grew up in Nanaimo. She received a scholarship to the Berklee College of Music in Boston.
After graduating from Berklee, she ...
– trumpet and flugelhorn
* Mike Fahie – trombone
* James Hirschfeld – trombone
*
Ryan Keberle – trombone
* Jennifer Wharton – bass trombone
* Sebastian Noelle – acoustic and electric guitar
*
Mike Holober
Mike Holober (born April 21, 1957) is an American jazz pianist, composer, arranger, and educator.
Holober moved to New York in 1986, and worked as a composer and sideman pianist. After working with baritone saxophonist Nick Brignola in the late ...
– piano and Rhodes electric piano
* Matt Clohesy – contrabass and bass guitar
* Jon Wikan – drums and percussion
References
External links
Official Site
2009 albums
Darcy James Argue albums
New Amsterdam Records albums
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