Led by cellist/composer Christopher Hoffman, Iosono offers a fresh sound, attitude, and philosophy to the world of instrumental and improvised music. This eclectic debut pulls from many styles, including: jazz, rock, funk, hip-hop, film scores, world, electronic, noise, and heavy metal. Each of the 11 tracks functions like a snapshot in an aural slideshow. Iosono’s sound invokes a voyage into entrancing, philosophical, and reflective spaces. Conceptually, the album is a dichotomy unto itself; some songs seem to portray a certain kinetic introspection, while others evoke the dark, the downtrodden, and the wicked side of human nature. Inspiration for the album runs the gamut: from political issues, social commentary, the artwork of Max Ernst, the writing of John Reed, the study of linguistics, and much more. Regardless, there is a method to this madness…Iosono is a shining example of what 21st century music could be. Kurt Stein Fever Pitch Records =============================================== iosono =============================================== christopher hoffman cello, compositions michael attias alto & baritone saxophones ryan scott guitar frank locrasto rhodes, micromoog, clavinet, piano mike savino bass john hadfield drums & percussion with michael campagna soprano & tenor saxophones marcos cisneros bass clarinet matt kilmer percussion ===============================================