Pocket Guides by Ben Morris

Writing for his large, uniquely-voiced ensemble, and with Influences ranging from traditional Norwegian folk music, modern jazz, and contemporary classical music, composer/pianist Ben Morris' dynamic debut surprises and captivates. With his core group—Zosha Warpeha on Norwegian Hardanger fiddle and violin, Juan Olivares on clarinet, Dan Montgomery on bass, Evan Hyde on drums, and Ben on piano—he was invited to premier four original pieces at the Newport Jazz Festival in 2019, setting in motion the inspiration to expand the ensemble & compositions to create "Pocket Guides." With visions of bustling foreign cities, Norse mythology, tundra and waterways, Morris's music is cinematic, surprising and visceral, the rich textures reflecting his experiences living and studying in Norway, Korea, Florida, Texas, New Jersey, and now Colorado.

Tracklist

1.	Ymir's Bones	7:21

2.	Hongdae After Midnight	6:26

3.	A Lost Pair of Kites	7:52

4.	Bubbles in a River	10:50

5.	Hvalsang	11:44

6.	Old Barney	6:59

7.	Fellfields	3:01

8.	Edvard	8:54

Credits

released June 17, 2022

David Bernot — tenor, alto, and soprano saxophones, flute
Juan Gabriel Olivares — clarinet and bass clarinet
Derek Ganong — trumpet and flugelhorn
Magnus Murphy Joelson — trombone
Jack Bogard — violin and mandolin
Zosha Warpeha — hardanger fiddle and violin
Joy Adams — cello
Jonah Udall — guitars
Ben Morris — piano and melodica
Dan Montgomery — bass
Evan Hyde — drums
Sam Gautier — percussion
John Boggs — voice (4)

Composed, arranged, and produced by Ben Morris (ASCAP)
“Bubble in a River” text by E.H. Gombrich (1909-2001)

Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Colin Bricker at Mighty Fine Productions, Denver, CO
Mixed by Loren Dorland and Colin Bricker
Recorded January 17-20, 2022

Front cover art by Ryan Schröder
Cover design and layout by John Bishop
Released on OA2/Origin Records

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