''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

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March 2004.Liner notes Much of the recording is first takes.Husky Press Release
''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 *

– 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

{{Authority control 2006 albums Skerik's Syncopated Taint Septet albums Hyena Records albums