Soundtrack For A Film Without Pictures

by Funkwrench Blues

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    BASSIST-PRODUCER FRANK SWART RELEASES NEW ALTERNATIVE JAZZ PROJECT

    "Featuring three Miles Davis alumni, an Afrofuturist, and a Headhunter (Gary Bartz, Dave Liebman, Bill Evans, Idris Ackamoor & Mike Clark), the innovative 13-part “soundtrack” inspired by Joseph Campbell's Monomyth/The Hero's Journey is thought-provoking, colorful, and filled with musical surprises." - Scott Yanow Jazz Journalist/Historian

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The Life (feat. David D.R. Robbins, Thomas Pridgen & Frank Swart) 03:53
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2.
The Call (feat. Gary Bartz, Derrek Phillips & Frank Swart) 03:50
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3.
The Refusal (feat. Evan Hatfield, Christopher Hoffman, Max Weissenfeldt & Frank Swart) 05:22
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4.
The Meeting (feat. George Garzone, Simone Pannozzo & Frank Swart) 05:19
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5.
The Crossing (feat. Warren Wolf, Scott Amendola & Frank Swart) 03:35
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The Test (feat. David D.R. Robbins, Chris West, Greg Stephens, Aaron Priskorn, George Hearst, Mike Clark & Frank Swart) 05:23
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The Approach (feat. Bill Evans, Scott Amendola & Frank Swart) 03:14
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The Ordeal (feat. Idris Ackamoor, Tony Price, Derrek Phillips & Frank Swart) 03:21
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The Reward (feat. John Deaderick, Mai Bloomfield, David D.R. Robbins, Thomas Pridgen & Frank Swart) 05:10
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10.
The Road Back (feat. Dave Liebman, Andrew Guterman & Frank Swart) 02:57
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11.
The Resurrection (feat. David D.R. Robbins, Mike Clark & Frank Swart) 05:27
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12.
The Return (feat. Christopher Hoffman, Simone Pannozzo, David D.R. Robbins & Frank Swart) 06:13
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13.
The Credits (feat. Christopher Hoffman, David D.R. Robbins & Frank Swart) 04:44
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01 The Life
02 The Call
03 The Refusal
04 The Meeting
05 The Crossing
06 The Test
07 The Approach
08 The Ordeal
09 The Reward
10 The Road Back
11 The Resurrection
12 The Return
13 Credits

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released June 29, 2023

Produced By Frank Swart & Brian Brinkerhoff
Mixed by Frank Swart except The Crossing mixed by Kid Andersen
Mastered by Justin Weis at Trakworx
All Songs Written by Frank Swart (Funkwrench Music BMI) except The Life & The Resurrection written by Frank Swart & David Robbins (Publishing Designee)
Titles inspired by Joseph Campbell's Monomyth
All compositions exclusively administered by Chittenden Music BMI

In order of appearance:

Frank Swart - Bass, Guitars (trks1-13) Drums (trk 13)
David DR Robbins - Saxophone & Flute (tks1,6,9,11,12&13)
Thomas Pridgen - Drums (trks1&9)
Gary Bartz - Saxophone (trk2)
Derrek Phillips - Drums (trk2)
Evan Hatfield - Sitar (trk3)
Christopher Hoffman - Cellos (trk3,12,13)
Max Weissenfeldt - Drums (trk3)
George Garzone - Saxophone (trk4)
Simone Pannozzo - Drums (trk4&12)
Warren Wolf - Vibes (trk5)
Scott Amendola - Drums (trk5&7)
Chris West - Bass Clarinet (trk6)
Greg Stephens - Trombone (trk6)
Aaron Priskorn - Trumpet (trk6)
George Hearst - Drums (trk6)
Mike Clark - Drums (trks6&11)
Bill Evans - Saxophone (trk7)
Idris Ackamoor - Saxophone (trk8)
Tony Price - Percussion (trk8)
Mai Bloomfield - Cello (trk9)
John Deaderick - Piano (trk9)
Dave Liebman - Saxophone (trk10)
Andrew Guterman - Drums (trk10)

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Funkwrench Blues San Francisco, California

Born in Boston, got a bass, learned to make records, love Hendrix, Miles, Coltrane & Zeppelin. Lived in LA, Nashville and now SF. Still married and in love, two grown kids, proud Papa. The name drop: Honored to have made music with Norah Jones, Gary Bartz, Mike Stern, Patty Griffin, Indigo Girls, Dave Liebman, Idris Ackamoor, Pixies, Morphine, Lucky Peterson, and so many others. ... more

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