HOMAGE

Marcus Eley
Release Date: August 30, 2024

HOMAGE is a tribute to the rich legacy of African American composers, meticulously curated by clarinetist Marcus Eley. Featuring world premiere recordings of works by Alvin Batiste, Earl Louis Stewart, and John Duncan, alongside selections from Trevor Weston's Griot Legacies, this album offers a glimpse into the vibrant tapestry of American music. From the soulful rhythms of Batiste to the tender introspection of Herbert Franklin Mells, each composition honors the contributions of these trailblazing composers who have left an indelible mark on the classical music landscape. HOMAGE features the Music Alive Ensemble and Lyris Quartet alongside Eley's soul-stirring renditions, bringing to life the diverse array of musical styles, and inviting listeners on a journey through the heart and soul of American music.

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TRACK LIST

Tune Suite No. 1 by Alvin Batiste
I. Blues in a Cabaret
II. Dancing in Cyberspace
III. After Episode One

There is a Balm in Gilead (from Griot Legacies) by Trevor Weston

Rhythm Sonata by Earl Louis Stewart
I. Majestic
II. Larghetto
III. Moderato e animato

Clarinet Quintet by John Duncan
I. Moderato e animato
II. Allegro con brio
III. Adagio cantabile
IV. Allegro

Lord, How Come Me Here (from Griot Legacies) by Trevor Weston

Quintet in A minor by Herbert Franklin Mells
I. Slow
II. Very Slow
III. Slow: Moderately Fast

PRESS

ALBUM CREDITS

Recording Engineer (New Orleans, LA): Justin Armstong, Justin Armstrong Productions Music Consultants: Rachel Jordan (New Orleans, LA), Amy Thiaville (River Ridge, LA) Editing and Mixing: Tom Weir and Nellie McGrew, Studio City Sound
Recording Engineer, Editing, and Mixing: Matthew Snyder, Allegro Recordings, LLC Immersive Audio Mastering (Dolby Atmos): Studio City Sound

Photography: Alisa Banks Photography
Cover Art: Blythe Gaissert
Producers: Susan Frederick and Marcus Eley
Recorded on March 15 and 16, 2024 (New Orleans) and April 13, 2024 (Burbank, CA)