In the Current, by Mike Downes

In the Current

by Mike Downes

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1.	In the Current 05:45	info	buy track
2.	Parallel Streams 06:55	info	buy track
3.	Re-emerging Linear Tones 05:40	info	buy track
4.	Still Waters Run Deep 05:51	info	buy track
5.	Re:currents 05:56	info	buy track
6.	Ripple Effect 06:50	info	buy track
7.	Smoky 06:51	info	buy track
8.	Soleil Couchant 06:29	info	buy track
9.	Whisper 08:23	info	buy track
10.	Elation 06:51	info	buy track

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Recorded at Gallery 345, Toronto, Feb. 16 and 17, 2013
Recording engineer: Steve Bellamy
Assistant engineer: Andrew Mullin
Piano technician: George Stimpson
Edited and mixed by Steve Bellamy & Mike Downes
Mastered by Steve Bellamy
Produced by Steve Bellamy and Mike Downes
Photography: Sanja Antic
Artwork and design: YuGoGirl Design

This recording was made possible with the generous support of the Canada Council for the Arts.

Mike Downes bass, conductor
Colleen Allen alto and soprano saxophones, flute, clarinet and bass clarinet
Kelly Jefferson tenor and soprano saxophones
Shirantha Beddage baritone, tenor and soprano saxophones, flute, clarinet and bass clarinet
Jonathan Challoner trumpet and flugelhorn
James MacDonald F/Bb horn, descant horn
Kelsley Grant trombone
N. Jay Burr tuba
Brian Dickinson piano and keyboard
Ted Quinlan guitar
Mark Kelso drums and percussion

"The flow of energy and new ideas, forward motion, momentum, being in the present moment – these are some of the meanings encompassed by “In the Current.” This music emanates from all the experiences in my life and from the many tributaries that have converged into the collective stream of music. This is my “now” music and I sincerely hope it has meaning for you."

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released January 3, 2024

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Mike Downes Toronto, Ontario

Multiple JUNO award winner Mike Downes is a prominent performer, composer, arranger, producer and educator based in Toronto. He continues to be a fixture both within the Canadian music scene and abroad, praised for his melodic approach to the bass and limitless versatility. Mike has a prolific discography and has performed worldwide with a long list of Canadian and international artists. ... more