''Husky'' is a studio album by
Skerik's Syncopated Taint Septet
Skerik's Syncopated Taint Septet (also known as SST7) is a jazz ensemble formed in Seattle, Washington, in 2002 and led by saxophonist Eric "Skerik" Walton. released 2006. It was recorded at the Sound Factory in
Los Angeles, California
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March 2004.
[Liner notes] Much of the recording is first takes.
[Husky Press Release](_blank)
''www.syncopatedtaint.com'', Retrieved April 4, 2008 Skerik
Skerik is an American saxophonist from Seattle, Washington. Performing on the tenor and baritone saxophone, often with electronics and loops, he is a pioneer in a playing style that has been called saxophonics.
He is a founding member of Critt ...
talks about recording the album:
"For me, ''Husky'' is that rare combination of everything lining up perfectly at the right time. You're lucky if you get one of these in a lifetime. The band had been on the road touring, so we knew the music inside out. We had a day off in Los Angeles, so we went into The Sound Factory
The Sound Factory (also known as Sunset Sound Factory) is a recording studio in Los Angeles, California.
The Sound Factory was built in the 1960s on Selma Avenue in Hollywood. At the time, it served as the home of Moonglow Records and the Moon ...
, which is a one-of-a-kind studio out there and cut the entire record that day."
The album received favorable reviews.
[
][Paul de Barros]
Seattle saxophonist's funky, artful septet
''seattletimes.com: Jazz Etc'', August 18, 2006.[Chris M. Slaweck]
Husky
''allaboutjazz.com'' July 11, 2006
Musicians
* Craig Flory – baritone saxophone and clarinet
* Hans Teuber – alto saxophone, flute
* Steve Moore – trombone, Wurlitzer electric piano
*
Joe Doria
Joe Doria is an American Hammond Organ keyboardist from Seattle, Washington. Playing many styles, Doria has backed solo artists from the Seattle area and is a member of several Seattle based groups, some of which have toured nationally. These inc ...
– Hammond organ
* Dave Carter – trumpet
*
Skerik
Skerik is an American saxophonist from Seattle, Washington. Performing on the tenor and baritone saxophone, often with electronics and loops, he is a pioneer in a playing style that has been called saxophonics.
He is a founding member of Critt ...
– tenor and baritone saxophone
*
John Wicks – drums
* Isalee Teuber – vocal on "Daddy Won't Taint Bye-Bye"
Track listing
# "The Third Rail" (Steve Moore)
# "Go to Hell, Mr Bush" (Hans Teuber)
# "Syncopate the Taint" (Steve Moore)
# "Fry His Ass" (Joe Doria)
# "Don't Wanna" (Hans Teuber)
# "Song for Bad" (Hans Teuber)
# "Taming the Shrew" (Steve Moore)
# "Irritaint" (Hans Teuber)
# "Summer Pudding" (Hans Teuber)
# "Daddy Won't Taint Bye-Bye" (Steve Moore)
References
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2006 albums
Skerik's Syncopated Taint Septet albums
Hyena Records albums