Orphans on the Road

Morgan Powell

Released on 22-09-2009 by Einstein Records
Main artists: Morgan Powell
Genre: Klassiek

Available in

16-Bit/44.1 kHz Stereo

Unlimited Streaming

Listen to this album in high quality now on our apps

Start my trial period and start listening to this album

Enjoy this album on Qobuz apps with your subscription

Digital Download

Purchase and download this album in a wide variety of formats depending on your needs.

With Orphans on the Road, trombonist Morgan Powell delivers a much more organized record than what he usually does with Tone Road Ramblers. The group accompanies him on the CD, augmented by vocalist Phoebe Legere, violinist Dorothy Matirano and tubist Dan Anderson. The music here is much more written and closer to contemporary chamber music than jazz. Pieces are dense and very hard to get into. These compositions lack a sense of freedom and fun found on the Tone Road Ramblers' CD The Ragdale Years. Phoebe Legere is put to very good use on the suite "Texas O Texas," her operatic singing bringing something lighter to the atmosphere. The double-trombone setting of Powell and Jim Staley gets center stage and offers some strong moments, especially in "Bubbles & Butts" (part 2 of "Texas O Texas," definitely the best piece on the album) while John Fonville's flute remains discreet. Orphans on the Road requires some very serious listening.
© François Couture /TiVo

More info

Orphans on the Road

Morgan Powell

You are currently listening to samples.

Listen to over 100 million songs with an unlimited streaming plan.

Listen to this playlist and more than 100 million songs with our unlimited streaming plans.

From 13,50€/month

Sticky Jive Or High Ways Of The Night