Most of the recordings below can be found at the wonderful CD Baby>>, via Itunes, or the best way, at a live performance! Additional studio and live recordings can be found at James' MySpace>> page.
KLANG: Tea Music
Allos Documents 003, 2009
"Possibly the best jazz CD I've heard this year."
~ François Couture, Monsieur Délire
Offical release date: August 25, 2009
Read more about Tea Music here and read additional reviews in the media section
James Falzone: clarinet
Jason Adasiewicz: vibraphone
Jason Roebke: bass
Tim Daisy: drums & percussion
Sample Tracks: (all Falzone originals)
1. G.F.O.P. (mp3)
2. Klang (mp3)
3. China Black (mp3)
KLANG: Live
Luminescence 003, 2008
Limited edition live recording from August, 2007. Each disc is hand crafted and comes in a unique, one-of-a-kind package design.
"Inspired by Jimmy Giuffre, the band plays tight compositions with chamber ensemble precision, yet with a jazz band's sense of swing. Credit Falzone for his reserve, and equally Adasiewicz, for his subtle shading. The gentle "Last Love Song" finds Daisy inching things along with mallets as Falzone registers pure and beautiful notes. The rush of "Fickle" turns into a walking blues, then trots along before breaking into a scattershot of sound. The
music, attributed to all four members is neat, concise and engagingly hip." ~ Mark Corroto, All About Jazz
Sounding Grace: Music From Grace Chicago Church
Grace Chicago Recordings 001, 2007
"Music that evokes a world scarred, but hungry for healing"
~ Bob Reid, Pastor, Grace Chicago Church
The Grace Chicago Consort
James Falzone: director, clarinet, tin whistle
Davin Youngs: voice
Rebkeah Cope: violin
Karen Shulz-Harmon: cello
Marty Metzger: guitars
Tim Mulvenna: hand drums and percussion
Sample Tracks
1. O Sacred Head Now Wounded (mp3) James' version of this classic text
2. O God the Rock of Ages (mp3) Original arrangement by James of the classic Sacred Harp hymn
3. Oh Love How Deep (mp3) Original hymn by James with by Bernard of Clairvaux
The Sign and the Thing Signified
Allos Documents 002, 2007
"An intriguing mix of swinging chamber jazz, neo-classical structures, and folk music from around the world, Falzone blends an impressive array of influences into a singular style all his own. An engaging album that reveals new depths with repeated listens."
~Troy Collins, Cadence Magazine
Read more quotes about this album in the Media area.
James Falzone: clarinet
Katherine Young: bassoon
Amy Cimini: viola
Kevin Davis: cello
Brian Dibblee: double bass
Tim Mulvenna: drums, hand drums and percussion
Sample Tracks:
1. The Sign and the Thing Signified.1 [mp3]
2. A Cord of Three Strands...Broken [mp3]
3. Ten Months [mp3]
4, S'Egarer des pas [mp3]
The Already & The Not Yet
Allos Documents 001, 2000
"An amazing journey . . . simply astounding." ~Richard Stoltzman, Grammy Award Winning Clarinetist
James Falzone: clarinet
Brenda Hopkins : piano
Okkyung Lee: cello
Jeremiah McLane : accordion
Nate Radley : guitar
Jane Wang: bass
Rebecca Shrimpton: voice
Sample Tracks:
1. Come unto me ye weary: verse1 [mp3]
2. Culture [mp3]
Maatjes
The Flatlands Collective
Clean Feed 127, 2008
"a rewarding record by a band with a singular identity."
~ Bill Meyer, Downbeat Magazine, June 2009
Jorrit Dijkstra : alto saxophone, lyricon, leader
James Falzone : clarinet
Jeb Bishop : trombone
Fred Lonberg-Holm : cello
Jason Roebke : bass
Frank Rosaly : drums
Visit Jorrit's website for samples and more details: www.jorritdijkstra.com
Vox Arcana
Limited Edition, 2008
Tim Daisy: Drums, percussion, leader
James Falzone: clarinet
Fred Lonberg-Holm: cello, electronics
Just Like This
Keefe Jackson's Project Project
Delmark, DE 580, 2007
"The star is the unsung clarinet force in James Falzone. Falzone has a sing song fluidity. A vocal phrasing that enthralls and delights the ear down to the soul." ~ JazzChicago.net
Josh Berman: cornet
Jaimie Branch: trumpet and flugelhorn
Jeb Bishop/Nick Broste: trombone
Marc Unternahrer: tuba
James Falzone: clarinet
Guillermo Gregorio: alto saxophone and clarinet
Jason Stein: bass clarinet
Dave Rempis: baritone and alto saxophone
Keefe Jackson: tenor saxophone and bass clarinet
Anton Hatwich: bass
Frank Rosaly: drums
Le Bon Vent
Goodnight Marc Chagall
Epact 113, 2006
"Remarkable and charming . . . this Good Wind from across the Atlantic breathes with a revitalizing humanity."
~Michel Esbalin, Trad Mag, St. Venant, France
James Falzone: clarinet
Jeremiah McLane : accordion, piano
Cristi Catt : voice
Adam Larrabee : guitar, mandolin
Ruthie Dornfeld : violin
Taki Masuko : percussion
Visit www.lebonvent.com for samples and more info on the ensemble.
Gnomade
The Flatlands Collective
Skycap 035, 2007
****Four Stars ~ Downbeat
Jorrit Dijkstra : alto saxophone, lyricon, leader
James Falzone : clarinet
Jeb Bishop : trombone
Fred Lonberg-Holm : cello
Jason Roebke : bass
Tim Mulvenna : drums
Visit Jorrit's website for samples and more details: www.jorritdijkstra.com
Ro'i Raz, Between The Suns
Sachimay SAC9360, 2003
Visit the Sachimay site for details and sample tracks:
www.sachimayrecords.com
Jerry Sabatini and
Sonic Explorers
Nada Brahma Records, 2002
Visit www.sonicexplorers.com for details and samples
A Taste of Chanukah,
with Theodore Bikel and Hankus Netsky
Rounder Records, 1999
Visit Amazon.com for details and samples