Trumpeter Brian Chin founded the Universal Language Project to "create a fresh sound for the 21st century and to establish a new approach to art music." "Eventide" is a fitting product of this mission. This sweeping recording features commissioned new works from composers Stephen Newby, Edward Castro, Chris Stover, Kerry Turner and Roupen Shakarian and performances by Chin, pianist Kevin Johnson and vocalists Morgan Smith (baritone) and Cherie Hughes (soprano). Moving across unexpectedly metered landscapes and interweaving multiple voices, instrumental and human, "Eventide" is an elegant expression that speaks to the overarching possibilities in the vicissitude of modern classical music. "... a welcome addition to the classical trumpet repertory... clearly a gifted musician with a nice rounded tone, excellent technique and a commitment to new literature." - Audiophile Audition
2 Edward Castro: Miniatures on Other Peoples Thoughts - Eighth Note = 138
3 Edward Castro: Miniatures on Other Peoples Thoughts - Quarter Note = 60
4 Edward Castro: Miniatures on Other Peoples Thoughts - Interlude
5 Edward Castro: Miniatures on Other Peoples Thoughts - Small Choral
6 Edward Castro: Miniatures on Other Peoples Thoughts - Popish'
7 Edward Castro: Miniatures on Other Peoples Thoughts - Four Trios/Coda
8 Christopher Stover: Chin Music for Trumpet and String Quartet - One
9 Christopher Stover: Chin Music for Trumpet and String Quartet - Two
10 Kerry Turner: The Ballad of Annabel Lee
11 Roupen Shakarian: Eventide
Trumpeter Brian Chin founded the Universal Language Project to "create a fresh sound for the 21st century and to establish a new approach to art music." "Eventide" is a fitting product of this mission. This sweeping recording features commissioned new works from composers Stephen Newby, Edward Castro, Chris Stover, Kerry Turner and Roupen Shakarian and performances by Chin, pianist Kevin Johnson and vocalists Morgan Smith (baritone) and Cherie Hughes (soprano). Moving across unexpectedly metered landscapes and interweaving multiple voices, instrumental and human, "Eventide" is an elegant expression that speaks to the overarching possibilities in the vicissitude of modern classical music. "... a welcome addition to the classical trumpet repertory... clearly a gifted musician with a nice rounded tone, excellent technique and a commitment to new literature." - Audiophile Audition
