"Let The Children Play"
by Jeff Swanson & Case-fitter
feat. Jim Tashjian
Live at Sleeping Village March 1st, 2020
Paul Bedal - Keyboard
Greg Artry - Drums
Matt Ulery - Bass
Jeff Swanson - Guitar
Jim Tashjian - Guitar
Dustin Laurenzi - Tenor Saxophone
Greg Ward - Alto Saxophone
Video by Lorcan Miller
Music written by Jeff Swanson
Ⓒ Gongsongs (BMI) 2020
"Fathoms" now available on CD and Digital Album from BACE Records
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"Fathoms" featured in Jazz Weekly, Chicago Jazz Magazine, and Jazztrail /
“10 disciplined, eclectic tracks delivered with a strong sense of texture.”
- Filipe Freitas, Jazz Trail
Full article available here
“ Lots of power and glory”
- George W. Harris Jazz Weekly
Full article available here
“With Fathoms, Swanson has cemented his place among the new generation of intrepid musicians.”
- Hrayr Attarian, Chicago Jazz Magazine
Full article available here
New Video from Jeff Swanson & Case-fitter /
Jeff Swanson & Case-fitter
"Färvel" featuring Greg Ward
Live at Sleeping Village March 1st, 2020
Paul Bedal - Keyboard
Greg Artry - Drums
Matt Ulery - Bass
Jeff Swanson - Guitar
Dustin Laurenzi - Tenor Saxophone, OP-1
Greg Ward - Alto Saxophone
Video by Lorcan Miller
Music written by Jeff Swanson
Ⓒ Gongsongs (BMI) 2020
"Fathoms" now available on CD and Digital Album from BACE Records
jeffswansonmusic.com
bacerecords.com
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Facebook
Instagram
Twitter
Bandcamp
Spotify
Apple Music
Jeff Swanson & Case-fitter "Fathoms" out today on BACE Records /
Chicago-based Guitarist/Composer, Jeff Swanson, continues to focus the energies of his ambitious Case-fitter project on his second recording as a leader, Fathoms. Available on CD and digital album from BACE Records on February 28th, 2020, Swanson's ten original compositions enchant listeners with their unique voice and textural approach.
The first track on Fathoms is a tribute to close friend and collaborator, Juan Pastor. "Gaussian" takes influence from Peruvian Festejo rhythms while maintaining Swanson's compositional storytelling and heavily electric sound. The listener is taken on a journey as the odd phrasing and sway of the beginning melodies transition into an open section where the composer enters into a fiery dialog of back and forth with the rhythm section. As layers build from the ground up on "Färvel," the composition highlights the electronic aspects of the group while featuring a masterful solo from alto saxophonist Greg Ward. The piece's title translates to farewell and serves as a tribute to his Swedish immigrant heritage. Evoking a place both familiar and folkloric, "Färvel" proudly retains and expresses the identity of its influence and tells the story of a journey to exciting, unexplored lands.
The album features Paul Bedal on keyboards, Matt Ulery on electric bass, Greg Artry on Drums and percussion with Dustin Laurenzi on Tenor Saxophone and Greg Ward on Alto Saxophone. Fathoms creates a fresh boundless sound that seamlessly incorporates the worlds of jazz, rock, electronic music and chamber ensembles. A sum of its parts, the band flawlessly breathes life into Swanson's compositions on this dynamic recording date featuring some of Chicago's most unique and engaging musicians.
Credits
Paul Bedal - Keyboards
Matt Ulery - Electric Bass
Greg Artry - Drums and Percussion
Dustin Laurenzi - Tenor Saxophone (tracks 2, 3, 8, 10)
Greg Ward - Alto Saxophone (tracks 2, 3, 8, 10)
Jeff Swanson - Guitars, OP-1
Tracklist
1. Gaussian
2. Roads
3. Replicant
4. Elisha
5. Tre
6. Fyra
7. Round One
8. Färvel
9. The Accutron
10. Let the Children Play
Order/Stream on Bandcamp
"Färvel" featured on The Deli Chicago /
Check out the article and new single out here
Jeff Swanson & Case-fitter Share Second Fathoms Single "Färvel"—Announce March 1st Record Release Show at Chicago's Sleeping Village /
As layers build from the ground up on "Färvel," the composition highlights the electronic aspects of the group while featuring a masterful solo from alto saxophonist Greg Ward. The piece's title translates to farewell and serves as a tribute to his Swedish immigrant heritage. Evoking a place both familiar and folkloric, "Färvel" proudly retains and expresses the identity of its influence and tells the story of a journey to exciting, unexplored lands.
Stream/Purchase/Pre-order “Färvel”
On March 1st, Jeff Swanson & Case-fitter will be celebrating the release of their new album Fathoms at Sleeping Village with incredible support from Miss Remember and the Stu Mindeman/Juan Pastor Duo—tickets are available to purchase here
Fathoms releases February 28th on BACE Records
"FATHOMS" album review on SlowCulture /
“The notion of conversation is essential in Jeff Swanson’s compositional style, and Fathoms do not escape the rule, for the listener’s greatest pleasure. Gaussian, the first single (listen below) is a perfect illustration of that fact.”
- Marc Louis-Boyard, SLOW CULTURE
Full article here
Jeff Swanson & Case-fitter Announce New Album Fathoms on BACE Records—Share First Single, "Gaussian" /
Chicago-based Guitarist/Composer, Jeff Swanson, continues to focus the energies of his ambitious Case-fitter project on his second recording as a leader, Fathoms. Available on CD and digital album from BACE Records on February 28th, 2020, Swanson's ten original compositions enchant listeners with their unique voice and textural approach. The album features Paul Bedal on keyboards, Matt Ulery on electric bass, Greg Artry on Drums and percussion with Dustin Laurenzi on Tenor Saxophone and Greg Ward on Alto Saxophone. Fathoms creates a fresh boundless sound that seamlessly incorporates the worlds of jazz, rock, electronic music and chamber ensembles. A sum of its parts, the band flawlessly breathes life into Swanson's compositions on this dynamic recording date featuring some of Chicago's most unique and engaging musicians.
The first track on Fathoms is a tribute to close friend and collaborator, Juan Pastor. "Gaussian" takes influence from Peruvian Festejo rhythms while maintaining Swanson's compositional storytelling and heavily electric sound. The listener is taken on a journey as the odd phrasing and sway of the beginning melodies transition into an open section where the composer enters into a fiery dialog of back and forth with the rhythm section. Available on all streaming services now.
First single from Jeff Swanson & Case-fitter’s “Fathoms” Available Jan 7th on Bace Records /
“Gaussian” available on all music streaming websites January 7th from Bace Records.
Full album available February 28th
Kinds words for "Case-fitter" from Chicago Jazz Magazine /
"On his, exceptionally mature, debut Case-fitter guitarist Jeff Swanson greatly expands his working band to interpret seven of his intricately constructed originals. The synergistic ensemble, consisting of a four-person frontline and a rhythm quartet, seamlessly goes from individual expressions to collective performances and blurs the boundaries between spontaneous and written music"
- Hrayr Attarian,
Chicago Jazz Magazine
full article available here
"Case-fitter" review featured on Jazztrail /
“Graham’s” makes a very good impression, opening the recording with frontal horn manifestations within an affecting pop/rock nature that, having started with a musing posture, gets infectiously bracing over the course of the improvisational section. The first improviser that steps to the forefront is Coaxum, whose translucent melodies are transformed into high flies. Before Ward sets about a juicy narration strategy, we have the tenor explorations of Laurenzi, whose language and timbral appeal cause rhythmic reactions in his peers."
..."the band enthusiastically channels their waves of passion and driving energy to convey emotions in an ardent way"
Full article available here
"Case-fitter" available today on Bace Records /
Jeff Swanson "Case-fitter" is now available on CD, digital download, and streaming services.
Order now on Bace Records, Bandcamp or pick up a copy live on March 11th at the Whistler for our CD release show.
Cheers,
JS
Case-fitter's "The Crashing Wave" featured on The Whistler's Weekly Free Series /
The “Weekly Free” is a new song, or collection of songs, that were recorded live on The Whistler stage and are available as a free download or “name your price” option. Any profits go to the artists."
Be sure to give a listen to "The Crashing Wave" from our upcoming record Case-fitter here:
The full album will be available on March 6th through Bace Records
photo by Jacob Hand
New album "Case-fitter" available March 6th on Bace Records /
Featuring seven new original live tracks with Greg Artry, Lane Beckstrom, Paul Bedal, Greg Ward, Dustin Laurenzi, Quentin Coaxum and Artie Black. The Case-fitter project held a Tuesday-night residency last April at The Whistler. We performed and recorded every week starting with a trio, then a quintet, sextet, concluding an octet version the last week.
We have finished mixing/mastering our favorites with the incomparable Anthony Gravino and will be sending it out into the world on CD/digital albums March 6th on Bace Records. Check the links out above and then celebrate with us March 11th back at The Whistler for the CD release show.
Also be on the look out for some special previews and extras from the residency via whistler records this month and next.
We hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed making it.
Cheers,
- JS