"Here to There" by Ben Goldberg, Todd Sickafoose, and Scott Amendola Drops October 25
An Innovative Journey Through Eleven Original Compositions Inspired by Monk
Here to There
by Ben Goldberg, Todd Sickafoose, and Scott Amendola
Label: Secret Hatch Records
Release Date: October 25, 2024
In their first collaboration as a trio, Ben Goldberg (clarinet), Todd Sickafoose (acoustic bass), and Scott Amendola (drums, electronics) offer Here to There, an album that captures the essence of long-standing musical camaraderie. Set for release on October 25, 2024, via Secret Hatch Records, this project builds upon the trio's decades of shared history and creative exploration. While the trio format may seem unconventional, Goldberg—a master of the clarinet—notes that such an ensemble has been a staple in his career.
The album, featuring eleven original compositions by all three musicians, uses an intriguing concept: bridges from Thelonious Monk’s compositions as starting points for new work. The idea was born during live performances in 2022, with the musicians blending their individual styles to create something that feels fresh yet rooted in Jazz tradition. Tracks like In Walked and Self Evident reflect this Monk-inspired approach, while others, like Amendola’s Lions Heart series, showcase the trio's deep, intuitive interplay.
Recorded at Gung-Ho Studio in Oregon, Here to There reflects not only the trio's technical skill but also their close musical bond, developed over decades of collaboration in various configurations. The result is a nuanced and dynamic album, balancing structure with freedom, all grounded in the musicians' shared history and creative synergy.