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Falling Upward

by Matt Erion

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1.
Big Sky 05:30
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2.
Fan Letter 08:43
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3.
Long Pair Bond 03:28
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4.
Falling Upward 07:09
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5.
Esperanca 04:46
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6.
Chartreuse Fraction 03:31
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7.
Memories of Vonski 06:59
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Flight on Morning's Wings 05:42
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9.
The Red Bracelet 05:08
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10.
The Last Song 05:25
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about

Dear listener, This album tells the story of the journey fro inspiration to transformation. It is my hope that through these notes, you find an inspiration for your life. Thanks to evening involved in the production this recording. Everyone involved has treated this project with love and care. I'm so blessed to have you as friends and collaborators. The title "Falling Upward" is borrowed from the book of the same name by Fr. Richard Rohr.

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released May 13, 2022

Reeds:
Jeff Ford, Soprano sax and EWI, additional Bari sax on "Falling Upward"
Glen West, Alto Sax
Walt Howard, Tenor Sax
Roland Schuetz, Bari Sax
Scott Lies, Bari Sax on "Falling Upward"

Trumpets and Flugelhorns:
Nate Pritt
Cary Davids
Mark Lathan

Trombone:
Michael Townley

Tuba:
John Klatt

Rhythm:
Jim Abrahamson, Piano and Keyboards
Andy Hix, Drums and Cymbals
Matt Erion, Acoustic and Electric Bass

Compositions by Matthew C. Erion (ASCAP) except:
Big Sky- Matt Stevens (used by permission)
Long Pair Bond- Sunna Gunnlaugs (STEF and SESAC)
Esperanca- Vince Mendoza (Suspended Music, ASCAP)
The Last Song- Clarice Assad, (Virtual Artists Collective, used by permission)

Recorded at: Kiwi Audio, Batavia IL
Engineered by: Dan Nichols
Assistant Engineer: Steve Shewalter
Production assistance provided by: students of the Northern Illinois University recording class
Edited by: Matt Erion
Mixed and Mastered by: Glen West
Original Editing, Mix and Master of "Falling Upward" by: Dan Nichols
Cover art by: Thom King, from an original photgraph by Matt Erion
Inside cover and digital release artwork by: Thom King

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Matt Erion Chicago, Illinois

Matt Erion is a composer and bassist from Illinois. Matt is passionate about presenting music in the community. Matt's connects concert presentations with community involvement. Recent concerts have brought in over 200# of food donations. Matt has performed with NEA Jazz Masters and Grammy Award winners. Recently he was selected to present at the 2019 ISJAC symposium in Greely CO. ... more

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