Matt Baumann
Drifter
© 2008 Matthew R Baumann (842841094820)
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Simple open melodies and impressions of echoes, waves, desert, sky, and desolation performed on solo saxophone. Completely unique solo saxophone music.
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Matt Baumann is a saxophonist from St. Louis Missouri, currently residing in Cincinnati Ohio. Known for his open, searching, and exploratory style of playing; Matt can be found playing his solo songs and improvisations on the streets of Cincinnati, in the pavilion at the Cincinnati Art Museum, or in Cincinnati's great local coffeehouses.
Drifter is the first solo record released by Baumann, and is a collection of simple freely played melodies, impressions, improvisations, ambient echoes, and open sounds. All of the music contained here was inspired by a love for places of desolation, endlessness, openness, deserts, mountains, empty highways, open sky, and all the feelings associated with and evoked by them.
All the music contained here is performed on solo saxophone.
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Clever and lyrical.
author: Rob HowardMatt Baumann is not afraid to use what is presumably a combination of classical saxophone techniques from the avante garde and modern recording practices. In addition, he is not afraid to play for both himself and the listener; many players in this idiom probably prefer to play only for the former. This creates a unique sound that is far more listenable than a traditional solo classical saxophone recording.
Calming clarity
author: John M. ApanitesI listen to this CD almost every morning to begin my daily work routine. The music has a very atmospheric quality to it. The sax has a peaceful fluid flow and the over all compositional quality has a nice feeling of spatiality to it. The tone is very round and full, slightly fuzzed out, yet still providing a feeling of clarity and overall warmth. I look forward to future releases.