The Odyssey on Angel Island, by Gurkestra

The Odyssey on Angel Island

by Gurkestra

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1.	Ithaca 05:41	buy track
2.	Penelope 04:06	buy track
3.	The Wine Dark Sea 07:27	buy track
4.	Aeolus 02:42	buy track
5.	Wayfaring Stranger 11:21	buy track
6.	Sirens 02:07	buy track
7.	Exit Music 07:47	buy track

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In the spring of 2012, We Players facilitated an intimate experience of Angel Island and its diverse histories through this all-day, island-wide performance adventure: The Odyssey on Angel Island. Carefully crafted staging, interactive installations, and diverse pathways through the space made this performance a provocative and truly memorable experience. Equipped with a map, time card, and survival ‘kit bag‘ the audience walked for miles, encountering monsters, nymphs, gods and mortals, as they journeyed to the Kingdom of the Dead, climbed Mount Olympus, and returned to their native land at last. Feasts, libations, storms, and five star views across the bay made this a journey to remember.

This album revisits that epic journey with a selection of its original accompanying score composed by Charlie Gurke. New arrangements by Charlie Gurke for his 6 piece jazz band Gurkestra.

Produced by We Players.

Recorded at Bird and Egg Studios, Richmond, CA
Mixed by Jeff Cressman, San Francisco, CA
Mastered by Jeremey Goody at Megasonic Sound, Oakland, CA

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released October 16, 2023

Charlie Gurke - baritone saxophone
Steve Adams - alto saxophone
Jamie Dubberly - trombone
Henry Hung - trumpet
Luke Kirley - tuba
Eric Garland - drums

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We Players creates site-integrated performances that transform public spaces into realms of participatory theatre, in an effort to engage with history and the environment, build community, and activate personal relationships with place. Our work inspires, awakens the senses, and connects people with each other and the landscape. ... more

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