Genkin Philarmonic

The Genkin Philharmonic is a credit-bearing ensemble class at the University at Buffalo Music Department. The mission of the class is to provide a uniquely challenging opportunity for students to study and perform contemporary music that draws on musical genres spanning rock, jazz, improvised and chamber music.

Genkin has just released its first CD, on the 8bells label. The disc is a tribute to the music within, and to the young players who when they joined the band, were pretty much lost on the idea. In time, everyone came around, (after much practicing), and contributed some very special performances. This disc is proof that young players are really capable of anything, no matter their technical background or level of musical sophistication.

Following is a track list, and personnel of all those who have performed on the cd.

1. Song for a Dead King Jon Nelson (mp3 excerpt)

2. Plague Nick Didkovsky (mp3 excerpt)

3. Country Band March Charles Ives (mp3 excerpt)

4. Vrooom King Crimson (mp3 excerpt)

5. Echidna's Arf Frank Zappa (mp3 excerpt)

6. Ala et Lolly (mvt. 2) Serge Prokofiev (mp3 excerpt)

7. 896 Lightyears Emil Harnas 2 (mp3 excerpt)

8. Marqueson’s Chicken Frank Zappa (mp3 excerpt)

9. Solo Steve Baczkowski (mp3 excerpt)

10. Morning Bell Radiohead (mp3 excerpt)

11. Thrak King Crimson (mp3 excerpt)

12. Preaching to the Converted Nick Didkovsky (mp3 excerpt)

Jon Nelson – director, trumpet, vocals, Raymond Stewart – tuba, Colin Renick – alto saxophone, Steve Baczkowski – all saxophones, didjeridu, Ken Pasciak – electric guitar, Jonathan Golove – electric cello, Mark Karwan – bass, Satoshi Takagi – keyboard and tuned percussion, Andrew Wendzikowski – drums Sabatino Scirri – flute, piccolo, Matt Thomas – alto saxophone, Kevin Moehringer – trombone, Tim Allen – electric guitar, Vinnie Loccissano – keyboard, synthesizer, Dave Lansom – bass, David Pinchoff – keyboard and tuned percussion, Matt Felski – drums, Jeremiah Fox – drums, Sycil Mathai – trumpet, Dan Grabois – horn, Ben Herrington – trombone, Andrew Bove – tuba

For more information on the Genkin Philharmonic and the University at Buffalo Music Department, write to jrnelson@buffalo.edu.

The disc may be purchased at www.cdbaby.com.