LIFECYCLES
Honoring Bobby Hutcherson
LIFECYCLES is a band that was formed by three members of The Fellowship Band in 2001, comprised of six musicians living in the New York City metropolitan area at the time and performing under the name Subterranean Sextet, featuring drummer - Brian Blade, pianist - Jon Cowherd, saxophonist - Myron Walden, vibraphonist and vocalist - Monte Croft, guitarist - John Hart and bassist - Doug Weiss.
Back in 2001, the sextet mostly played in underground night clubs around Manhattan, but there were various festival appearances throughout the country.
All the members of the band had composed music specifically for the ensemble, but unfortunately, they did not record, until now.
In 2018, they decided to reconvene and expand the band to include percussionist - Rogerio Boccato and to record their original compositions and the music of one of our heroes, the great vibraphonist, marimba player and composer, Bobby Hutcherson
LIFECYCLES had hoped to record with Bobby Hutcherson, but sadly, he passed away in August of 2016.
The recording is titled LIFECYCLES Volumes I & II NOW! AND FOREVERMORE honoring BOBBY HUTCHERSON
it will be available on vinyl and digital formats through the label founded by Brian Blade,
Stoner Hill Records and Press.
LIFECYCLES Personnel:
Brian Blade - drums
Rogerio Boccato - percussion
Jon Cowherd - piano
Monte Croft - vibraphone / vocals
John Hart - guitar
Myron Walden - saxophone
Doug Weiss - bass