Caught in the Current (radio edit) [Official video from WHAT SURVIVES]
World Music combines with Jazz in this Celtic-influenced fusion masterpiece. The energy created by this breakout combo is breathtaking. The buoyancy of New Age music driven forward with melodramatic intensity… This may sound like a contradiction in terms, but with the masterful arranging by Mueller, the piece becomes a unique work of musical art.
“Tobin Mueller works like a mad scientist, like Dr. Frankenstein himself. His music is filled with lyricism and reflection, invention and new creation. With fellow lab partners, he puts on goggles and gives new allure to what began as a Broadway show but ended up a Jazz Masterpiece.” – George W. Harris, Jazz Weekly
The combo features clarinetist Bill Barner, Tobin Mueller on organ, Blue Note Records percussionist Dane Richeson, U.K fiddle player Martyn Kember, and Chris Mueller (Tobin’s nephew) on piano.
The music is illustrated with beautify video of rushing water, rivers, nature. Powerful, introspective, poignant, vibrant.
“These radio edits captures at its zenith Mueller’s genius ability to dance in and out of motifs and themes, grooves and genres. They are recordings definite belonging in the ‘what survives’ category. Expansive, beautiful and awesome…” – John LaMantia, Downbeat Magazine
The track can be found on Mueller’s latest album “WHAT SURVIVES (Radio Edits)”, produced by Factory Underground Studio.
“One of the freshest and most sheerly entertaining, intriguing and exciting recordings I’ve come across. The product of Tobin Mueller’s kaleidoscopic mind. Highly recommended.” – Brad Walseth, Jazz Chicago
The Complete Ensemble that appears on “What Survives”: Tobin Mueller – B3 organ, synths, pianos Woody Mankowski – soprano saxophone, vocals Doug Schneider – tenor saxophone Tom Washatka – tenor saxophone Bob Levy – trumpet Ken Schaphorst – flugelhorn Dane Richeson – drums Jeff Cox – acoustic bass Chris Mueller – acoustic piano Additional appearances by: Ron Carter: bass Bill Barner: clarinet Martyn Kember-Smith: fiddle Emily Rohm: vocals Jessica Flood: vocals
“Mueller’s jazz style merges contemporary, progressive, big band, fusion, standard and funk, giving this collection a lively, upbeat feel. The combination of acoustic and electric instruments adds to the variety, energy, and sheer delight of the album. The recording has a vibrant club-like ambiance, and the extended play is an added bonus.” – Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold, Fanfare Magazine
For the complete WHAT SURVIVES album YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZR-DHjgyV2KF4ftiAWVghcYmM1QzhOBG See Tobin Mueller’s website for additional info, liner notes, lyrics: https://www.tobinmueller.com/whatsurvives/ To listen to WHAT SURVIVES (Radio Edits) uninterrupted: https://tobinmueller.hearnow.com/what-survives-radio-edits