Composer, Vibraphonist Patricia Brennan s Debut Album MAQUISHTI Out Today
New York-based vibraphonist, marimbist, improviser and composer Patricia Brennan s debut full length album Maquishti is released today on the Valley of Search label.
The twelve original instrumentals that make up the album were composed and performed solo by Brennan on vibraphone and marimba. Employing unusual performance techniques and occasional electronics, many of the compositions were borne from improvisations created live in the studio at the time of recording. At times exploring silence and space, stillness and patience the album investigates new sonic territories with an endless sense of curiosity.
Patricia is a member of Grammy nominated John Hollenbeck Large Ensemble and Michael Formanek Ensemble Kolossus. She is also a member of Phalanx Ambassadors, a project led by pianist Matt Mitchell, the Webber/Morris Big Band, and she is a member of Tomas Fujiwara s 7 Poets Trio along with cellist and compo