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The Moshier-LeBrun Collective
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Description:
The Moshier-Lebrun Collective is a Chicago-based quartet conceived in early 2007. Their first recording showcases new compositions by Josh Moshier and Mike Lebrun, respectively. The CD features original artwork by Lou Romano (Pixar, The New Yorker).
Produced by Josh Moshier, Mike Lebrun, Robert Meier and Hans Moscicke
Recorded by Patrick DeWitte at Studio Chicago in Chicago, IL
Mixed by Brian Schwab at Curried Bagel Studios in Chicago, IL
Cover artwork by Lou Romano
Photography by Giovanni A. Wuisan
Layout and design by Martin Castillo
About:
Josh Moshier (piano) and Mike Lebrun (saxophone) first began playing together as students at Northwestern University. It was there that they founded their 4-piece group with the objective of playing melody-driven original tunes that reflect their collective musical backgrounds. Their music has been described by saxophonist John Wojciechowski as "melodically accessible, but at the same time harmonically smart," combining modern jazz language with gospel and art rock influences, among others.
Mike Lebrun has performed in Chicago with such groups as The Red Hot Organ Trio, Bob Perna & Persistance, and The Temptations. Josh Moshier's music has been performed by the Joel Spencer Quartet, Dick Oatts & the Northwestern University Jazz Ensemble, and his arrangements have been published by Hal Leonard. Josh performs with the Max Krucoff Trio, the rock band Detagoh, and he leads and composes for an 11-piece jazz ensemble called One Louder. Mike and Josh were recently selected to present their music at the 2008 Jazz Composers Symposium in Tampa, FL, where Mike's tune "Jambo" won the prize for "Best Small Group Composition."