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Quinta Essentia (Latin for Fifth Essence or Quintessence) evokes the presence of an element that transcends the four common physical elements of earth, water, air and fire and exists in its purest form – aether.

Quinta Essentia presents a panoramic view, featuring music that stretches beyond traditional categories. While much of the recording draws inspiration from the innovators of what is conveniently called Jazz (Randy Weston, John Coltrane, Wayne Shorter, Ed Blackwell and Leon Thomas), cross-cultural influences and instruments from Africa, South America and Europe spice up the proceedings throughout. Quinta Essentia offers a cornucopia of sonic delights that are sure to uplift and expand aural horizons.

Musicians:

Ian Dogole – djembes, floor tom, hand drum (1, 4, 5, 9), udu (2), talking drum (9), hang (6), kalimba (3), Sundrum (8), cajon (7), cymbals (2, 9), maracas llaneras (4, 5, 9), hand claps (4), shakers (2)

Richard Howell – tenor (4, 8, 9) & soprano (1, 5) saxophones, vocals (2)

Sheldon Brown – tenor (1, 2, 5) & soprano (9) saxophones, bass clarinet (7)

Fred Randolph – double bass (1, 2, 5, 7, 9)

Frank Martin – piano (2, 5, 9), synthesizer (2)

Yassir Chadly – vocals (4, 5), gimbri (4)

Henry Hung – trumpet (1, 7)

Moses Sedler – cello (3)

Recorded at 25th Street Recording in Oakland, CA and Laughing Tiger Studios in San Rafael, CA.

Recording Engineers – Gabriel Shepard (25th Street Recording) and Ari Rios (Laughing Tiger Studios)

Mix Engineer – Warren Kahn (Banquet Studios, Medford, OR)