The Microscopic Septet
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The Microscopic Septet is a jazz septet, founded in 1980 by Phillip Johnston[1]. They played frequently in New York City, toured, and recorded until they disbanded in 1992. In late 2006, when their four albums were re-released along with previously unreleased material as two double CDs, they reformed for several performances. They performed again in the United States and Europe in December 2007. The theme song for NPR's Fresh Air program was composed by Joel Forrester and performed by the Septet.
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[edit] Members
| 1980 | 1981 | ca 1981-1983 | 1983-2007 | 2007-present | |
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| soprano saxophone | Phillip Johnston | ||||
| piano | Joel Forrester | ||||
| alto saxophone | John Zorn | Don Davis | |||
| tenor saxophone | George Bishop | John Hagen | Paul Shapiro | Michael Hashim | |
| baritone saxophone | Dave Sewelson | ||||
| double bass, tuba | David Hofstra | ||||
| drums | Bobby DeMeo | Richard Dworkin | |||
[edit] Discography
- Take the Z Train (1983) Press Records
- Let's Flip! (1985) Osmosis Records
- Off Beat Glory (1986) Osmosis Records
- Beauty Based on Science (1988) Stash Records
- Seven Men in Neckties: The History of the Micros, Vol. 1 (2006) Cuneiform Records
- Surrealistic Swing: The History of the Micros, Vol. 2 (2006) Cuneiform Records
- Lobster Leaps In (2008) Cuneiform Records
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