Abstract
"ism" is the second solo album by saxophonist Ryan Muncy, and the third on the International Contemporary Ensemble’s New Focus imprint, TUNDRA. This recording showcases Muncy’s ability as an improviser, storyteller, and remarkably versatile musician. Erin Gee’s Mouthpiece XXIV for saxophone and percussion features extraordinary percussionist Ross Karre while solo works by David Reminick, Morgan Krauss, and Evan Johnson each push the instrument to reveal newly-idiomatic expressive abilities.