Symphony 5 LP

"Peter Gordon's Symphony No. 5 traces the growth of the New York-based composer's musical ideas from 2007 to 2012. The number "5" of the title refers to the five-year gestation period as well as the five-movement form of the work, and the idea of a "fifth symphony" as a significant point in a composer's trajectory. The composition is a striking and elaborate statement, with the communication and energy of an ensemble performance, and the punch and careful attention to detail of a studio recording.

Peter Gordon has been a driving force of New York's thriving "downtown scene." Performing on saxophones and keyboards, he draws inspiration from musical genres as diverse as jazz, rock, opera and world music. His complex and diverse body of work includes recordings, as well as scores for operas, theater, films and dance." - Jazz Times

Performed by Love Of Life Orchestra.

Symphony 5 is the first new Peter Gordon album in two decades.

Recorded at Roulette, Brooklyn, NY.

Katie Porter: Clarinet & Bass Clarinet
Paul Shapiro: Tenor & Soprano Saxophone
Max Gordon: Trumpet
Peter Zummo: Trombone
Bill Ruyle: Vibraphone
Ned Sublette: Electric Guitar
Randy Gun: Electric Guitar
Yunior Terry: Bass Guitar
Elio Villafranca: Piano
Robby Ameen: Drums
Peter Gordon: Organ & Synthesizer