Recordings
1. Howland Ensemble LP
2. Reiko CD
3. 10 Years in 5 Days CD
See bottom of page for ordering information
1. Howland Ensemble audiophile LP
“Eloquent, modern, first-class” Chris Albertson, Stereo Review
Hal Howland, drums and percussion
John Previti, bass violin and bass guitar
Tom Reed, vibraphone
Bruce Swaim, tenor and soprano saxophones and flute
Composed, arranged, and produced by Hal Howland
Composed and arranged by Tom Reed*
Liner notes by Hal Howland
© 1985 Howland Records. All rights reserved.
© 1985 Harold Howland Music (BMI). All rights reserved.
*© 1985 Red Wind Music (BMI). All rights reserved.
Recorded and mixed by Bob Dawson at Bias Recording, Springfield, Virginia
Teldec Direct Metal Mastering by Ted Jensen at Sterling Sound, New York
Audiophile pressing on German vinyl by Europadisk, Ltd., New York
Sterling Sound and Europadisk are licensees of Teldec, GmbH, Hamburg
Jacket made in Canada by Ross-Ellis, Ltd., Montréal
Cover design by Richard Bangham
Photography by Patricia Barrow
Typography by Jeanne Keskinen
Hal Howland plays Ludwig drums, Zildjian cymbals, and Vic Firth sticks, brushes, and mallets.
Tracks
 | Bedouin Song (6:55) |
| Blues for Jan (5:38) |
| Roses for Reinhardt (3:54) |
| *Riddle Witch (3:36) |
| *Above the Fold (4:40) |
| Princiotto, 1st of 8 (7:25) |
| The Book of Answers (6:30) |
2.
Reiko
CD
“A beautifully thought-out and realized production” Jazz great Peter Erskine
Chris Battistone, trumpet and flügelhorn
Brian Bennett, piano and synthesizer
Hal Howland, drums and percussion
Jon Metzger, vibraphone and marimba
John Previti, bass violin and bass guitar
Bruce Swaim, soprano, alto, and tenor saxophones
Composed, arranged, and produced by Hal Howland
Inside liner notes by Peter Erskine
© 1995 Howland Records. All rights reserved.
© 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983 Harold Howland Music (BMI). All rights reserved.
Recorded and mixed by Bob Dawson at Bias Recording, Springfield, Virginia
Mastered by David Glasser at Airshow, Springfield, Virginia
Manufactured by Oasis Recording, Silver Spring, Maryland
Designed and photographed by Britt Malmgren
Special thanks to Teresa Mueller
Hal Howland plays Ludwig drums, Zildjian cymbals, and Vic Firth sticks, brushes, and mallets.
Tracks
| Retroflexion (9:30) |
| Dad’s Waltz (7:18) |
| Los Bandidos Yanquis (6:46) |
| Reiko (12:15) |
| Edward’s Modules (5:01) |
| Fantastic Paris: Liquid Light (4:36), Saint-Michel (4:24), Notre-Dame (7:32) |
| Second Chance (5:08) |
| Brute Swaim! (4:23) |
| Thelonious (6:48) |
| Total playing time: 73:59 |
3. 10 Years in 5 Days CD
“Eloquent, modern, first-class” Chris Albertson, Stereo Review
Best Jazz Recording, Best Debut Recording, nominated Best Small Jazz Ensemble, Best New Artist, Best Song, Best Record Design, Washington Area Music Association, 1986
Hal Howland, drums and percussion
John Previti, bass violin and bass guitar
Tom Reed, vibraphone (tracks 1-7)
Bruce Swaim, tenor and soprano saxophones and flute
Tracks 8-10:
Chris Battistone, trumpet
Brian Bennett, piano
Jon Metzger, vibraphone and marimba
Composed, arranged, and produced by Hal Howland
Composed and arranged by Tom Reed*
© 2003 Howland Records. All rights reserved.
© 1981, 1982, 1983 Harold Howland Music (BMI). All rights reserved.
*© 1984, 1985 Red Wind Music (BMI). All rights reserved.
Recorded and mixed by Bob Dawson at Bias Recording, Springfield, Virginia, 1984, 1985, 1988
Track 8 remixed by Jim Robeson at Bias, 2003
Remastered by Charlie Pilzer at Airshow Mastering, Springfield, Virginia, 2003
Cover painting by Janet M Mueller
Cover design by Bob Bender at Creative Services, Key West, Florida
Manufactured by Oasis CD Manufacturing, Sperryville, Virginia
Tracks 1-7 available on audiophile LP as The Howland Ensemble
Hal Howland plays Ludwig drums, Zildjian cymbals, and Vic Firth sticks, brushes, and mallets.
Janet Mueller’s painting Jazz Guyz is available as giclée on canvas, from an edition of 500, measuring 30” X 24”, stretched, varnished, numbered, and signed by the artist. See the CD booklet for ordering information.
Tracks
| Bedouin Song (6:55) |
| Blues for Jan (5:40) |
| Roses for Reinhardt (3:56) |
| *Riddle Witch (3:37) |
| *Above the Fold (4:41) |
| Princiotto, 1st of 8 (7:25) |
| The Book of Answers (6:31) |
| 10 Years in 5 Days (4:57) |
| Le Nazdin (4:20) |
| William’s Just Deserts (7:05) |
| Total playing time: 55:37 |
Pricing
| Description | Price |
|---|---|
| Howland Ensemble audiophile LP | $12 |
| Reiko CD | $15 |
| 10 Years in 5 Days CD | $15 |
| Free shipping & handling! | $0 |
Ordering
| By check: send your check, payable to Hal Howland, to 263 Venetian Way, Sugarloaf Key, FL 33042-3612 |
| By credit card: visit Amazon, CD Baby, cdstreet, or The Orchard |
For more information contact:
Hal Howland
263 Venetian Way, Sugarloaf Key, FL 33042-3612
Telephone: 305-745-2572
Internet: halhowland@bellsouth.net