(LEYDY PECH) POLLINATE THE REVOLUTION

About this Album:

During the worldwide COVID-19 Pandemic, two powerful ensembles joined forces in Seattle Washington in late 2020 to research and create the history of the role of women in culture. Written and directed by Madeleine Sosin, MUJER O BRUJA? takes us on a journey inspired by partnership societies of the Paleolithic Era, revealing the advent of the Dominator Systems and organized religion, and looking towards a balanced future.

The musicians in Correo Aereo duo and the all-women Tiptons Sax Quartet developed ideas and compositions with digital technologist Jing ‘Jude’ Dai for a full year during the pandemic. The group developed the piece in 2021 by video conference and met in Seattle In October 2021 for a 2-week creative residency. where they honed, rehearsed and premiered.

MUJER O BRUJA’s world premiere was a co-production of Wayward Music and the Earshot Jazz Festival in Seattle on October 22/23, 2021 at the Chapel Performance Space in the Good Shepherd Center. The ensemble went on to record and mix the audio at Stone Gossard’s Studio LITHO in Seattle.

DOWNLOAD HERE: https://tiptonssaxquartet.bandcamp.com/album/mujer-o-bruja

Album Credits:

Inspired by The Chalice & The Blade by Riane Eisler

Conception & Direction: Madeleine Sosin

Creative Technologist, Visual Concept & Curation, Digital Artist, Video Production: Jude Dai

Visual Curation & Concept: Madeleine Sosin

Produced by Amy Denio

Co-Producers: Madeleine Sosin and Jessica Lurie

MUSICIANS/COMPOSERS:

Correo Aereo Duo: Abel Rocha: harp, guitar, percussion, voice / Madeleine Sosin: violin, percussion, voice

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Tiptons Sax Quartet Amy Denio: alto sax, clarinet, accordion, guitar, voice Jessica Lurie: soprano & alto sax, flute, auxiliary percussion, kazoo, voice Sue Orfield: tenor sax, piano, percussion, voice Tina Richerson: baritone & alto sax, percussion, voice Elizabeth Pupo Walker: percussionist in absentia

THANKS:

Mujer o Bruja was made possible with the support of Nonsequitur, Earshot Jazz Festival, On The Boards, 4Culture and of Jazz Road, a national initiative of South Arts, which is funded by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation with additional support from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Rehearsal support: Seattle Drum School & Kenyon Hall