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Surrender to the Wind

by The Willie August Project

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    This maximum-length audio CD was created by direct transfer from the original studio masters. It comes in a standard jewel case with 6-page liner notes, including rare recording session photos and the story of The Willie August Project, as told by co-founder Ben Siems.

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Surrender to the Wind (Song for T.M.) 06:27
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2.
Andean Fire Circle 08:07
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3.
Ramsey Hill (Cobblestone Prelude) 02:07
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4.
Aspirations in Cobblestone 06:06
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5.
Lost and Found (Loon Call) 11:47
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6.
Chilly and the Mustangs 06:11
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Suite for a Dancer, Movement 6: Moonlight & Windows 08:29
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8.
Learning to Un-Belong 07:25
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9.
Taunting the Duck Squat Imposter 09:32
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10.
Nothing Matters but the Joy 10:00
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about

The Willie August Project's best-selling studio CD, Surrender to the Wind has charted as #1 New Release on XM/Sirius Satellite Radio Real Jazz. Three of the album's tracks have been award winners in the Song of the Year international songwriting contest.

The music is deeply rooted in the ECM tradition (Pat Metheny, Charles Lloyd, Gary Burton, et al.), but also features driving swing that echoes postbop icons like Wes Montgomery. To all of these influences, group cofounders Ben Siems (guitar) and Jeremy Hauer (drums) add eclectic elements that make this ensemble a unique voice in the world of present-day progressive jazz. CADENCE magazine notes that "Siems is a fountain of muted melody," while the Minneapolis STAR-TRIBUNE adds that "Hauer uses a drum kit in a painterly, postmodern way." Most remarkable is the deep, instinctive connection that these two musicians share, which jazz critic Clifford Allen sums up simply: "The rhythmic interplay between Siems and Hauer is at times rather astounding."

Upright bassists Scot Hornick and Jim Chenoweth round out the group, with guest artist Laura Caviani shining on piano on the album's opening and closing tracks.

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released May 9, 2020

All tracks composed by Ben Siems, except Ramsey Hill, by Ben Siems and Jeremy Hauer.
Ben Siems, guitar
Jeremy Hauer, drums
Scot Hornick, upright bass (track 1, 3-9)
Jim Chenoweth, upright bass (tracks 2 and 10)
Laura Caviani, piano (tracks 1 and 10)
Engineered by Tom Herbers at Creation Audio and Third Ear Studio, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Produced by Ben Siems, Jeremy Hauer, and Tom Herbers

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