The recording utilized a Steinway D model piano, tuned by Lionel Davaine, and was captured in 24-bit/96kHz.
Cultural Impact
The album suggests that the inherent melancholy of the blues resonated with American composers because the nation itself was largely composed of immigrants, often exiles or refugees.
Album & Artwork
The album is dedicated to the memory of André Previn, a German-born American composer, jazz pianist, improviser, arranger, adaptor, and conductor.
Historical Context
The United States' music reflects its identity as a nation shaped by successive waves of immigration, resulting in a mosaic of different styles.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded by Little Tribeca from August 25 to 27, 2019, at the Darius Milhaud Conservatory Auditorium in Aix-en-Provence.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Many American composers, including those on this album, sought to create music that would be immediately recognizable as American in character, often by combining popular and art-music idioms.
Recording & Production
The artistic direction, sound engineering, editing, and mastering for this recording were handled by Ignace Hauville.
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