On Tuesday, May 30, visionary quartet Sexmob will celebrate the release of their new album, The Hard Way, at New York’s Fotografiska. The event will feature Steven Bernstein (slide trumpet), Briggan, Krauss (alto/baritone saxophones, guitar), Tony Scherr (upright/electric bass, guitar), Kenny Wollesen (acoustic/electric drums) with special guest, Scotty Hard (electronic beats and soundscapes, synth bass).
The new set of music will be released via the Chicago-based Corbett vs. Dempsey, a record label that doubles as an art gallery that curates albums and books. "Scotty and I realized," Bernstein explains, breaking down the instrumental ensemble's approach to the new collection, "that since this is not really a 'record label' but an art gallery, let's treat this album like an art piece."
"We start the album with the longest piece, 'Fletcher Henderson,'" Bernstein offered, dipping into the makeup of the album, "which began as an almost eight-minute through-composed electronic piece by Scotty that I composed melodies and harmony on top of. This process was used for the entire album: Scotty would send me loops, beats, or electronic pieces, and I would write compositions over them."
The album also features guest appearances from acclaimed pianist/composer Vijay Iyer, who assists on "You Can Take a Myth." John Medeski also steps in and helps the ensemble with their delivery of "Banacek.” Sexmob’s The Hard Way is being released in full on May 12, with their album release event to follow on May 30.
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